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extractable

/ɪkˈstræk.tə.bəl/
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Plural:extractables
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extractable Lexical Profile

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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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• noun

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
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