Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

proppant

noun

/ˈprɒp.ənt/

Definition

A proppant is a material used to keep fractures open in hydraulic fracturing.

Examples

The engineer selected a high-quality proppant for the fracking process.
Proppants help ensure that the fractures in the rock remain open after the fracking fluid is pumped out.

Meaning

In the context of oil and gas extraction, proppants are essential for maintaining the pathways through which oil and gas can flow after the rock has been fractured.