This shows grade level based on the word's complexity.
hydraulic fracturing
Save This Word!
This shows grade level based on the word's complexity.
noun
a process in which fractures in rocks below the earth's surface are opened and widened by injecting chemicals and liquids at high pressure: used especially to extract natural gas or oil.
QUIZ
WILL YOU SAIL OR STUMBLE ON THESE GRAMMAR QUESTIONS?
Smoothly step over to these common grammar mistakes that trip many people up. Good luck!
Question 1 of 7
Fill in the blank: I can’t figure out _____ gave me this gift.
Also called frack·ing [frak-ing], /ˈfræk ɪŋ/, hy·dro·frack·ing [hahy-droh-frak-ing], /ˈhaɪ droʊˌfræk ɪŋ/, hy·dro·frac·tur·ing [hahy-droh-frak-cher-ing]. /ˈhaɪ droʊˌfræk tʃər ɪŋ/.
Words nearby hydraulic fracturing
hydraulic accumulator, hydraulic brake, hydraulic cement, hydraulic coupling, hydraulic fluid, hydraulic fracturing, hydraulic lift, hydraulic mining, hydraulic motor, hydraulic pile, hydraulic press
Dictionary.com Unabridged
Based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2023