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hydrocracking

hy·dro·crack·ing
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [hahy-druh-krak-ing]
    • /ˈhaɪ drəˌkræk ɪŋ/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [hahy-druh-krak-ing]
    • /ˈhaɪ drəˌkræk ɪŋ/

Definitions of hydrocracking word

  • noun hydrocracking the cracking of petroleum or the like in the presence of hydrogen. 1
  • verb with object hydrocracking to crack (petroleum or the like) in the presence of hydrogen. 1
  • noun hydrocracking (organic chemistry) the production of high-octane petroleum fuel and kerosene by hydrogenating large or complex hydrocarbons and then cracking them. 1
  • noun hydrocracking the process of breaking down petroleum into simpler molecules 0
  • noun hydrocracking a modern, highly efficient petroleum cracking process designed to maximize the production of auto and jet fuels: under great pressure, but at a relatively low temperature, heavy hydrocarbons combine with hydrogen and solid catalysts to produce saturated light distillates, gasoline, etc. 0
  • verb hydrocracking present participle of hydrocrack. 0

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Origin of hydrocracking

First appearance:

before 1935
One of the 8% newest English words
First recorded in 1935-40; hydro-2 + cracking

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Parts of speech for Hydrocracking

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hydrocracking popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 51% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 69% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

hydrocracking usage trend in Literature

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