Extractive
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ɪksˈtɹæktɪv/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Extractive is an adjective meaning That serves to extract something.
Meaning
That serves to extract something.
More Meanings
- That withdraws natural resources by extraction
- Able to be extracted
- Something that may be extracted
- The substance left behind after something has been extracted
Example Sentences
Thirty grains of extractive matter.
Certain branches of industry are conveniently designated extractive: e.g., agriculture, pastoral and mining pursuits, cutting of lumber, etc.
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.
Word Forms
- extractives
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include extraction, extract, pull, removing, removal, retrieval.
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