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productive /pro·duc·tive/ (pro-duk´tiv) producing or forming; said especially of an inflammation that produces new tissue or of a cough that brings forth sputum or mucus.

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pro·duc·tive (pr-dktv, pr-)

adj.

1. Producing or capable of producing mucus or sputum.

2. Forming new tissue, as of an inflammation.

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productive

producing or forming. Said especially of (1) an inflammation that produces new tissue or of a cough that brings forth sputum or mucus, and (2) an animal or animal enterprise that has a net excess production which is available to the farmer and produced in a cost-effective operation.

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productive life

that part of an animal's life during which it is productive.