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contractive
noun
(con-trac-tion)
the action or process of contracting : the state of being contracted
contractive
noun
(con-trac-tion)
the shortening and thickening of a functioning muscle or muscle fiber
contractive
noun
(con-trac-tion)
a reduction in business activity or growth
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