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Noun: fracking  fra-king
  1. The use of pressurized fluid to fracture a rock layer, especially for subsequent extraction of oil and gas
    "The community was divided over the environmental impact of fracking in their area";
    - hydraulic fracturing
Verb: frack  frak
  1. Use hydraulic fracturing to extract oil or gas from underground rock
    "The company plans to frack in several new locations"

Type of: excavation, mining

Encyclopedia: Fracking

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