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extractive

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ex·trac·tive  (k-strktv)
adj.
1. Used in or obtained by extraction.
2. Possible to extract.
n.
1. Something that may be extracted.
2. The insoluble portion of an extract.

ex·tractive·ly adv.

extractive [ɪkˈstræktɪv]
adj
1. tending or serving to extract
2. of, involving, or capable of extraction
n
1. something extracted or capable of being extracted
2. (Chemistry) the part of an extract that is insoluble


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