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extractive

/ɪksˈtɹæktɪv/

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adjective more extractive · most extractive

That serves to extract something Certain branches of industry are conveniently designated extractive: e.g., agriculture, pastoral and mining pursuits, cutting of lumber, etc.
That withdraws natural resources by extraction The extractive industry consists of any operations that remove metals, mineral and aggregates from the earth. Examples of extractive processes include oil and gas extraction, mining, dredging and quarrying.
Able to be extracted Thirty grains of extractive matter.

noun extractives

Something that may be extracted
The substance left behind after something has been extracted

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@misc{extractive_2026,
  title = {extractive},
  howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://micwyn.com/word/extractive},
  urldate = {2026-11-06}
}