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Definition of extractable
extractable
/ɪkˈstræk.tə.bəl/
ex · tract · a · ble
Plural:extractables
extractable Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
10
Tier
2
Usage
Rare
Syllables
4
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• adjective
1
Capable of being drawn out, removed, or obtained from a source, mixture, or surrounding material.
Example
"The geological survey estimated the total volume of extractable oil in the basin."
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1
A chemical compound or substance that can migrate out of a material, such as medical packaging or a container, under harsh laboratory conditions (often used in the plural).
Example
"Pharmaceutical manufacturers must test plastic containers for potential extractables before approving them for drug storage."
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Extractable. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/extractable