What does extractive mean?

adj. involving the removal of substances, like minerals, from the earth

extractive

🇺🇸 /ɪkˈstræktɪv/ 🇬🇧 /ɪkˈstræktɪv/

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adjective

involving the removal of substances, like minerals, from the earth

The extractive industry is focused on extracting valuable minerals from the earth.

involving the removal of substances, like minerals, from the earth