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Agriculture is the most destructive industry that we have. More than coal mining and other extractive industries.
Allan Savory

Meaning of "extractive" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF EXTRACTIVE

extractive  [ɪkˈstræktɪv] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF EXTRACTIVE

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Extractive can act as a noun and an adjective.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES EXTRACTIVE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of extractive in the English dictionary

The first definition of extractive in the dictionary is tending or serving to extract. Other definition of extractive is of, involving, or capable of extraction. Extractive is also something extracted or capable of being extracted.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH EXTRACTIVE


abstractive
æbˈstræktɪv
active
ˈæktɪv
attractive
əˈtræktɪv
contractive
kənˈtræktɪv
detractive
dɪˈtræktɪv
diffractive
dɪˈfræktɪv
distractive
dɪsˈtræktɪv
inactive
ɪnˈæktɪv
interactive
ˌɪntərˈæktɪv
overactive
ˌəʊvərˈæktɪv
photorefractive
ˌfəʊtəʊrɪˈfræktɪv
proactive
prəʊˈæktɪv
protractive
prəˈtræktɪv
radioactive
ˌreɪdɪəʊˈæktɪv
reactive
rɪˈæktɪv
refractive
rɪˈfræktɪv
retractive
rɪˈtræktɪv
subtractive
səbˈtræktɪv
tractive
ˈtræktɪv
unattractive
ˌʌnəˈtræktɪv

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE EXTRACTIVE

extracanonical
extracellular
extracellularly
extracorporeal
extracorporeal dialysis
extracranial
extract
extractability
extractable
extractant
extractible
extraction
extraction fan
extractions
extractively
extractor
extractor fan
extractor hood
extracurricular
extraditable

WORDS THAT END LIKE EXTRACTIVE

addictive
alternative
collective
constrictive
cost-effective
defective
destructive
detective
directive
distinctive
effective
objective
perspective
productive
prospective
protective
reflective
reproductive
respective
selective
subjective

Synonyms and antonyms of extractive in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «extractive» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF EXTRACTIVE

Find out the translation of extractive to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of extractive from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «extractive» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

采掘
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

extractiva
570 millions of speakers

English

extractive
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

सारवत
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الاستخراجية
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

добывающей
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

extrativista
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

নির্যাস
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

extractif
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Ekstraktif
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

extraktiven
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

抽出物
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

추출
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Ekstraksi
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

khai quang
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

பிரித்துக்காய்ச்சி
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

Extractive
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

ekstraktif
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

estrattivo
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

wydobywczy
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

добувної
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

extractivă
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

εξορυκτικής
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

winning
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

utvinnings
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Extractive
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of extractive

TRENDS

TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «EXTRACTIVE»

The term «extractive» is quite widely used and occupies the 39.276 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «EXTRACTIVE» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about extractive

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QUOTES WITH «EXTRACTIVE»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word extractive.
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Allan Savory
Agriculture is the most destructive industry that we have. More than coal mining and other extractive industries.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «EXTRACTIVE»

Discover the use of extractive in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to extractive and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Principles of Extractive Metallurgy
Rather than simply describing the processes and reactions involved in metal extraction, this book concentrates on fundamental principles to give readers an understanding of the possibilities for future developments in this field.
Terkel Rosenqvist, 2004
2
Extractive Metallurgy of Rare Earths
This book is a source of industry expertise and objectives that integrates a wide spectrum of scientific backgrounds.
Nagaiyar Krishnamurthy, Chiranjib Kumar Gupta, 2004
3
Extractive Metallurgy of Molybdenum
Extractive Metallurgy of Molybdenum provides an up-to-date, comprehensive account of the extraction and process metallurgy fields of molybdenum. The book covers the history of metallurgy of molybdenum from its beginnings to the present day.
C. K. Gupta, 1992
4
Principles of Extractive Metallurgy
The Book Attempts To Present A Comprehensive View Of Extractive Metallurgy, Especially Principles Of Extractive Metallurgy In A Concise Form.
Ahindra Ghosh, Hem Shanker Ray, 1991
5
Extractive Metallurgy of Copper
Drawing on extensive international industrial consultancies within working plants, this work describes in depth the complete copper production process, starting from both primary and secondary raw materials and ending with rod or billet ...
Mark E. Schlesinger, Matthew J. King, Kathryn C. Sole, 2011
6
Extractive Metallurgy of Nickel, Cobalt and Platinum Group ...
This book describes and explains the methods by which three related ores and recyclables are made into high purity metals and chemicals, for materials processing.
Frank Crundwell, Michael Moats, Venkoba Ramachandran, 2011
7
Extractive Metallurgy of Niobium
The book also explains how to liberate the metal from its intermediates and describes the physico-chemical principles involved.
C. K. Gupta, A. K. Suri, 1993
8
Extractive Economies and Conflicts in the Global South: ...
Another dimension of conflict amongst extractive economies is the conflict associated with the consequences of natural resource extraction for human livelihood, human settlement and the sustainability of the planetary ecosystem. Ecological ...
Dr Kenneth Omeje, 2013
9
Gender-sensitive Approaches for the Extractive Industry in ...
This book explores the roles and opportunities for all relevant stakeholders and illustrates how the mining sector can take a few simple steps to substantially improve its impact on the disadvantaged individuals within the mining ...
Bernie Ward, 2011
10
Extractive Bioconversions
Contributors from European and US universities and corporations review recent developments in the integration of downstream processing and bioconversion, describing their experience with many separation technologies, including some still in ...
B. Mattiasson, 1990

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «EXTRACTIVE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term extractive is used in the context of the following news items.
1
BRICS countries call for industrial development
Russia, the host nation for this year's summit, in the city of Ufa, is regarded as having an economy overly reliant on extractive industries, ... «New Zealand Herald, Jul 15»
2
Get Schooled on Green Architecture Practices at SoFo - Dan's Papers
... the industrial revolution where we formulated and solidified the pattern of an “Extractive Culture,” the one we are currently entrenched within. «Dan's Papers, Jul 15»
3
SEC Chair Tiptoeing Around Questionable Gumbs Nomination
... fight over SEC rules in Section 1504, which requires disclosures by companies in extractive industries such as oil, gas and mining concerns. «ValueWalk, Jul 15»
4
Nataliya Katser-Buchkovska: No more choices except reform of …
Ukraine will soon join the list of such countries due to the recently adopted Law “On strengthening the extractive industries transparency in ... «Kyiv Post, Jul 15»
5
Govt from the heart
We are asked to reduce emissions and stop burning extractive fuels to attempt to slow climate change and reduce illnesses caused by heavy ... «Gisborne Herald, Jul 15»
6
Nahas defends African migrants
“To those saying Africa is exporting insecurity, they should know that the insecurity is created by extractive industries operating in Africa, which ... «New Era, Jul 15»
7
Exit the Dragon - metals slam into reverse
The extractive industries might have taken a back seat now the saganaki's hit the fan, but there's still plenty to ponder. We were hoping to have ... «Investors Chronicle, Jul 15»
8
Looking Beyond Money and Aid for Africa's Development
Its extractive industries have provided revenues in the hundreds of billions of dollars. Yet Africa's resource-rich countries have some of the ... «AllAfrica.com, Jul 15»
9
Mead's Protest Reveals Sage Grouse Conflicts
While extractive industries and stockgrowers might worry about their livelihoods, some conservationists fear a listing would generate a ... «Sheridan Media, Jul 15»
10
Updated on Jul 8, 2015, 9:18 pm AST
Ramnarine and Christie were speaking to reporters after the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Extractive Industries ... «Trinidad & Tobago Express, Jul 15»

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