extractive
ɪkˈstræktɪv
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Definition of extractive - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
environmentTECH.involving the removal of natural resourcesTECH.
  • Extractive activities can deplete local ecosystems.
drilling harvesting mining
2.
miningTECH.obtained by extractionTECH.
  • Extractive substances like essential oils are popular in aromatherapy..
extracted mined

Noun

1.
chemistryTECH.residue left after extraction processTECH.
  • The extractive was analyzed for its chemical properties.
remnant residue
2.
raw materialTECH.substance that can be extracted from a materialTECH.
  • The extractive from the plant was used in medicine.
concentrate essence extract
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extractive industryn.
economic sector that takes natural resources from earth or environment for sale
The extractive industry plays a major role in the country's export earnings.

Origin of extractive

Latin, extrahere (to draw out)

Terms related to extractive

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extractextractingextractionboringdiggingexploitationgatheringpumpingquarryingremovalharvestingmaterial

Examples of extractive in a sentence

  • Extractive methods can harm biodiversity.
  • Extractive industries often impact the environment.
  • The extractive process requires specialized equipment.
  • The extractive was stored for further testing.
  • Researchers examined the extractive under a microscope.
  • The extractive was isolated for further study.

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  1. French:extractif, résidu d'extraction, ...
  2. German:extraktiv, Extraktionsrückstand, ...
  3. Italian:estrattivo, sottoprodotto, ...
  4. Spanish:extractivo, extracto, ...
  5. Portuguese:extrativo, resíduo de extração, ...
  6. Chinese:开采的, 提取物, ...
  7. Japanese:資源採取の, 抽出物, ...
  8. Arabic:اِسْتِخْرَاجِيّ, مخلَّف اِسْتِخْلاص, ...
  9. Hebrew:כְּרִיָּתִי, שְׁאָרִית מִצוּי, ...
  10. Russian:добывающий, экстракт, ...
  11. Ukrainian:видобувний, екстракт, ...
  12. Hindi:उत्खनन, अवशेष, ...
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