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Definition of Extractive
1. a. Capable of being extracted.
2. n. Anything extracted; an extract.
Definition of Extractive
1. Adjective. That serves to extract something ¹
2. Adjective. Able to be extracted ¹
3. Noun. Something that may be extracted ¹
4. Noun. The substance left behind after something has been extracted ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Extractive
1. [n -S]
Medical Definition of Extractive
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1. Capable of being extracted. "Thirty grains of extractive matter."
2. Tending or serving to extract or draw out. "Certain branches of industry are conveniently designated extractive: e.g, agriculture, pastoral and mining pursuits, cutting of lumber, etc." (Cairnes)
Origin: Cf. F. Extractif.
1. Anything extracted; an extract. "Extractives, of which the most constant are urea, kreatin, and grape sugar." (H. N. Martin)
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