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Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ˈfrækɪŋ/
fracking means: A method of getting oil or gas by forcing liquid into underground rock to break it open.
noun
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.
adjective
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.
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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