Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

frack

verb

/frak/

Definition

Frack is a verb that refers to the process of using hydraulic fracturing to extract natural gas from deep underground rock formations.

Examples

Many companies have begun to frack in shale deposits to increase energy production.
The environmental impact of fracking has sparked significant public debate.
Fracking allows for the extraction of gas that was previously unreachable.

Meaning

This term is commonly associated with the oil and gas industry, specifically with the technique of injecting liquid at high pressure to fracture rocks and release gas or oil.