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extirpative

/ɛksˈtɜːrpətɪv/ adjective · British & US
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What does extirpative mean?

adjective

Relating to or causing the complete destruction of a species or population in a particular area.

Example

"The extirpative effects of the invasive species on the local ecosystem were devastating."

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