fracturing
Meanings
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verb
The process of creating fractures in rock formations by injecting fluid at high pressure.
- "Hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, is a process used to extract natural gas and oil from shale formations."
- "The fracturing process involves injecting a mixture of water, sand, and chemicals into the ground at high pressure to create fractures in the rock."
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verb
The act of breaking or shattering something into pieces.
- "After the vase fell, it fractured into several pieces."
- "The impact of the hammer caused the metal to fracture."
Rhymes
Words rhyming with fracturingshattering , scattering , rattling , maturing
Variants
List of all variants of fracturing that leads to same resultfracture , fractured , fractures , fracturing , hydraulic fracturing , hydraulic fracturings , freeze fracture , freeze-fracture , freeze-fractured , freeze-fractures , freeze-fracturing , freeze-fracturings
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.The term 'fracturing' comes from the Latin word 'fractus', which means 'broken' or 'shattered'.
Trivia
Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word-
Hydraulic fracturing was first used in the 1940s, but it wasn't until the 1990s that it gained widespread use in the oil and gas industry.
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Fracturing is not limited to the oil and gas industry; it is also used in various other industries, such as mining and construction.
Related Concepts
informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to-
hydraulic fracturing: A specific type of fracturing used in the oil and gas industry to extract resources from shale formations.
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frac sand: Proppants used in hydraulic fracturing to maintain the fractures in the rock formation and allow for the extraction of resources.
Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.Fracturing has been a significant process in the oil and gas industry, with debates surrounding its environmental impact and potential health risks.
How to Memorize "fracturing"
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visualize
- Visualize the process of injecting fluid into rock formations at high pressure, causing the rock to fracture.
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associate
- Associate the term 'fracturing' with the process of breaking or shattering something.
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mnemonics
- Use the mnemonic 'Fracking Fractures Formations' to remember the process of fracturing rock formations.
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