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CONTRACTIVE

\kəntɹˈaktɪv], \kəntɹˈaktɪv], \k_ə_n_t_ɹ_ˈa_k_t_ɪ_v]\

Definitions of CONTRACTIVE

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Tending to contract; having the property or power or power of contracting.

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Serving to contract.

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By Sir Augustus Henry

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