I. ikˈstraktiv, (ˈ)ek|s-, -tēv also -təv adjective
Etymology: extract (I) + -ive
1.
a. : of, relating to, involving, or making use of extraction : marked by extraction
extractive processes
extractive industries
b. : tending to or resulting in withdrawal of natural resources by extraction with no provision for and often no possibility of replenishment of the resources
mining, quarrying, and other extractive occupations
extractive agriculture
2.
a. : capable of being extracted
the extractive constituents of aromatic plants
b.
(1) : of, relating to, or having the nature of an extract
an extractive substance
(2) : containing extractive matter
a full-bodied and highly extractive beer
II. noun
( -s )
1.
a. : something extracted or capable of being extracted ; specifically : an extractable substance that gives a characteristic flavor to meat
b. : a substance that can be separated from an extract
these extractives are recovered by removal of the solvent
2. : a dark-colored insoluble substance produced in the preparation of extracts by evaporation