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Term: extractive

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense 1: Related to the process of extracting or removing something from a source or substance.

Sample Sentence: The extractive industry is responsible for extracting natural resources from the earth.

Sense 2: Referring to an economic system or activity that exploits natural resources for profit.

Sample Sentence: The extractive economies of some countries heavily rely on the extraction of oil and gas.

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 1: A substance obtained by extracting or removing a constituent part from a source.

Sample Sentence: The vanilla extractive gave the cake a rich and aromatic flavor.

Sense 2: A method or process of extracting a specific component or valuable material from a substance.

Sample Sentence: The extractive of gold from ore involves various chemical and mechanical processes.

Part of Speech: Verb

Sense 1: To obtain or remove a substance or component from a source.

Sample Sentence: The chemist used a solvent to extractive the essential oils from the flowers.

Sense 2: To draw out information or meaning from a text or conversation.

Sample Sentence: The skilled interviewer knows how to extractive valuable insights during an interview.

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