1. relating to or involving the removal or extraction of natural resources from the earth
Usage: often used in economics and environmental contexts
2. tending to extract or draw out
Usage: technical

1. a substance obtained by extraction
Usage: chemistry; medicine

Examples

• The extractive industries include oil, gas, and mining companies.
• Many developing countries rely heavily on extractive economic activities.
• The environmental impact of extractive processes concerns many scientists.
• Extractive methods are used to obtain essential oils from plants.
• The company specializes in extractive metallurgy.
• This extractive has proven effective in treating the condition.
• Vanilla extractive is commonly used in baking.