An agent used to isolate or extract a substance from a mixture or combination of substances, from the tissues, or from a crude drug. ... (05 Mar 2000) ... 
Type: Term Pronunciation: eks-trak′tant Definitions: 1. An agent used to isolate or extract a substance from a mixture or combination of substances, from the tissues, or from a crude drug.
a liquid used to remove a solute from a solution.