Definition

To use a method of extracting oil or gas from underground by injecting liquid at high pressure to create fractures in the rock.

Example

The company plans to frack the new well to increase oil production.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Have you heard about the plans to frack near the river?

Yeah, I read it could have serious environmental impacts.

It's crazy how they want to frack in such a sensitive area.

I know, right? We should definitely raise our concerns about it.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Frack is derived from the word 'fracture' (from Latin 'fractura', meaning a break) and is used in the context of hydraulic fracturing, which involves breaking rock to extract resources. The term 'frack' essentially refers to the act of breaking apart rock formations to access oil or gas.

Memory Tip

Think of 'fracture' which means to break, and remember that 'frack' is about breaking rock to get to resources.

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