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extinctive

/ɛkˈstɪŋktɪv/ adjective · British & US
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What does extinctive mean?

adjective

Relating to or causing extinction; having the power to cause extinction.

Example

"The extinctive properties of the new pesticide have raised concerns among environmentalists."

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