Fracturing
1. Noun
1) The act or process of breaking or cracking something, especially a geological formation, by the application of pressure.
2) A technique used in the oil and gas industry to extract natural gas or oil from deep underground by injecting fluid at high pressure to create fractures in the rock formation.
2. Adjective
Causing or relating to the act of breaking or cracking something.
Synonyms:
1) Noun: cracking, splitting, fissuring
2) Adjective: breaking, splitting, cracking
Antonyms:
1) Noun: mending, repairing
2) Adjective: intact, unbroken
Collins English Dictionary
Noun: 1) The act or process of fracturing or the state of being fractured. 2) A technique used to extract oil or gas from rocks by fracturing them, esp by injecting fluid into the cracks.
Adjective: Causing or relating to fracture.
Oxford English Dictionary
Noun: The action or process of breaking or the state of being broken, especially by a force.
Adjective: Of or relating to a fracture or fractures.
Examples:
- The fracturing of the rock formation led to the release of natural gas. (石层的破裂导致天然气的释放。)
- Hydraulic fracturing is a commonly used method for extracting oil and gas from deep underground. (水力压裂是一种常用的从地下深处提取石油和天然气的方法。)
- The fracturing of the glass bottle was caused by the impact. (玻璃瓶的破裂是由冲击引起的。)
- Fracturing the concrete with a hammer allowed us to remove the damaged section. (用锤子击碎混凝土可以使我们拆除受损的部分。)
- The hydraulic fracturing process involves injecting a mixture of water, sand, and chemicals into the well. (水力压裂过程涉及将水、砂和化学品的混合物注入井中。)
- The fracturing of the relationship between the two countries led to increased tensions. (两国关系的破裂导致紧张局势加剧。)
- Fracturing the ice on the lake allowed us to go ice skating. (破冰让我们可以在湖上滑冰。)
- The hydraulic fracturing industry has faced criticism for its potential environmental impact. (水力压裂行业因其潜在的环境影响而受到批评。)
- The fracturing of the company's stock price caused panic among investors. (公司股价的破裂引起了投资者的恐慌。)
- Fracturing the code proved to be a challenging task for the hackers. (破译代码对于黑客来说是一项具有挑战性的任务。)
- The fracturing of the vase resulted in several sharp pieces of glass. (花瓶的破裂导致了几块锋利的玻璃碎片。)
- Fracturing the hard surface required the use of a jackhammer. (破碎坚硬的表面需要使用凿岩锤。)
- The fracturing process is carefully monitored to ensure safety and efficiency. (破裂过程受到严密监控,以确保安全和效率。)
- Fracturing the password allowed the hacker to gain unauthorized access to the system. (破解密码使黑客能够未经授权地访问系统。)
- The fracturing of the coalition government led to a political crisis. (联合政府的破裂导致了一场政治危机。)
- The hydraulic fracturing technique has revolutionized the oil and gas industry. (水力压裂技术彻底改变了石油和天然气行业。)
- Fracturing the dense rock formation required the use of high-pressure pumps. (破裂密实的岩层需要使用高压泵。)
- The fracturing of the mirror resulted in seven years of bad luck, according to superstition. (根据迷信,镜子的破裂会导致七年的厄运。)
- The environmental impact of hydraulic fracturing is a topic of ongoing debate. (水力压裂的环境影响是一个持续争论的话题。)
- The fracturing of the country into smaller states led to increased regional tensions. (该国分裂成小国导致地区紧张局势加剧。)