a. [ L. extra on the outside + ire, itum, to go. ] Seeking or going out after external objects. [ R. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
Their natures being almost wholly extroitive. Coleridge. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. [ Cf. F. extractif. ]
Certain branches of industry are conveniently designated extractive:
n.
Extractives, of which the most constant are urea, kreatin, and grape sugar. H. N. Martin. [ 1913 Webster ]