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Definition of extractive adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

extractive

adjective
 
/ɪkˈstræktɪv/
 
/ɪkˈstræktɪv/
(specialist)
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  1. relating to the process of removing or obtaining something, especially minerals
    • extractive industries
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