cracking (n)

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type n
lex_filenum 22
def the process whereby heavy molecules of naphtha or petroleum are broken down into hydrocarbons of lower molecular weight (especially in the oil-refining process)
Outgoing links
Hypernym chemical process, chemical change, chemical action
Derivationally related form cracking → crack; cracking → crack
Hyponym hydrocracking
Incoming links
Hyponym chemical process, chemical change, chemical action
Hypernym hydrocracking
Derivationally related form crack → cracking; crack → cracking

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