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fracking

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Pronunciation: US /ˈfrækɪŋ/

fracking means: A method of getting oil or gas by forcing liquid into underground rock to break it open.

noun

ROCK FRACTURINGC1

A method of getting oil or gas by forcing liquid into underground rock to break it open.

  • Fracking uses large amounts of water.
  • Residents protested against fracking near their homes.
  • The government banned fracking in this region.

Similar words: hydraulic fracturing

Common phrases: ban fracking, fracking for gas, fracking site

adjective

ANGRY EMPHASISC2

A milder replacement for a swear word, used before a noun to show anger or strong feeling.

  • This fracking door is stuck.
  • Where did I put my fracking keys?
  • He made another fracking excuse for being late.

Similar words: freaking, frigging

Common phrases: fracking mess, fracking door, fracking idiot

Questions about fracking

What does fracking mean?

A method of getting oil or gas by forcing liquid into underground rock to break it open.

What is fracking in other languages?

Türkçe: hidrolik kırma · Español: fracturación hidráulica · Français: fracturation hydraulique · Deutsch: Fracking · Italiano: fratturazione idraulica · 日本語: 水圧破砕法

How do you pronounce fracking?

It is pronounced /ˈfrækɪŋ/.

How do you use fracking in a sentence?

Fracking uses large amounts of water. Residents protested against fracking near their homes.

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