extractive

Etymology

Definitions

1. 1

   That serves to extract something

   • Certain branches of industry are conveniently designated extractive: e.g., agriculture, pastoral and mining pursuits, cutting of lumber, etc.
2. 2

   That withdraws natural resources by extraction

   • 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.
3. 3

   Able to be extracted

   • Thirty grains of extractive matter.
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   1. 4

      Something that may be extracted

   2. 5

      The substance left behind after something has been extracted

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