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

extractive

adjective

/ɪkˈstræktɪv/

/ɪkˈstræktɪv/

(specialist)

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relating to the process of removing or obtaining something, especially minerals
- extractive industries
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