hydrofracking

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Etymology

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From hydro- +‎ fracking.

Noun

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hydrofracking (uncountable)

  1. hydraulic fracturing
    • 2011 April 17, New York Times[1]:
      The chemicals were used by companies during a drilling process known as hydraulic fracturing, or hydrofracking, which involves the high-pressure injection of a mixture of water, sand and chemical additives into rock formations deep underground.

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