Sekirov Dictionary

extractive

/ɪksˈtɹæktɪv/

adjective 3
noun 2
forms 3

adjective3

•
That serves to extract something
- Certain branches of industry are conveniently designated extractive: e.g., agriculture, pastoral and mining pursuits, cutting of lumber, etc. — 1874
That withdraws natural resources by extraction
•
Able to be extracted
- Thirty grains of extractive matter. — 1796

noun2

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

forms

extractives · more extractive · most extractive

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