utvinnbare
Utvinnbare is an adjective used in Norwegian and other Scandinavian languages meaning capable of being extracted, recovered, or derived, typically through physical, chemical, or technical processes. It is commonly applied in discussions of natural resources, mining, and energy to describe resources that can be accessed and brought into use under current technology and market conditions. The corresponding singular form is utvinnbar, while utvinnbare is used with plural nouns such as ressurser or reserver.
Etymology and form: The word comes from the verb vinna or winna, meaning to win, derive, or
Usage and implications: In economics and resource management, utvinnbare ressurser or utvinnbare reserver refer to resources
Related terms and variations: In Swedish, the analogous forms are utvinnbar (singular) and utvinnbara (plural). While
See also: Reserver, ressursforvaltning, naturressurser, energipolitikk.