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Definition of fracturing - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
generalthe process of breaking or splitting something
- Fracturing of the glass occurred during the storm.
2.
geologyTECH. the process of creating cracks in rocks to extract resourcesTECH.
- Fracturing is used to release oil from underground rocks.
Adjective
1.
divisivecreating divisions or splits
- The fracturing policies led to a divided community.
2.
geologyrelated to the process of breaking
- Fracturing techniques are used in oil extraction.
Expressions with fracturing
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method to extract oil or gas by fracturing rock with high-pressure liquid
Hydraulic fracturing is used to access deep oil reserves.
Origin of fracturing
Latin, fractura (a break) + -ing (action)
Terms with fracturing included in their meaning
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oil industry
use hydraulic fracturing to extract oil or gas
energy
related to hydraulic fracturing for extracting oil or gas
extraction
extracted using hydraulic fracturing
energy
related to hydraulic fracturing
biology
technique to study cell structures by freezing and fracturing
oil extraction
method to extract oil or gas by fracturing rock with high-pressure liquid
Examples of fracturing in a sentence
Repeated freezing and thawing causes fracturing in the rock face. Local rules limit fracturing near schools and homes. The company reported lower water use during fracturing in the shale field. The fracturing debate caused unrest among the members. Fracturing comments can ruin friendships. Fracturing layers can reveal oil reserves.
The fracturing process requires careful monitoring.
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- French:fracturation, divisif, ...
- German:Bruch, spaltend, ...
- Italian:frattura, divisivo, ...
- Spanish:fractura, divisivo, ...
- Portuguese:fratura, divisivo, ...
- Chinese:断裂, 分裂的, ...
- Japanese:破砕, 分裂を引き起こす, ...
- Arabic:تَكْسِير, مُفَرِّق, ...
- Hebrew:שְבִירָה, מְפַלֵּג, ...
- Russian:разлом, разделяющий, ...
- Ukrainian:розтріскування, розколюючий, ...
- Hindi:टूट-फूट, विभाजनकारी, ...
Definition of fracture - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
social divisiondivision or split between people
- The policy caused a deep fracture within the community..
2.
medicalTECH. break in a bone or cartilageTECH.
- The X-ray showed a fracture in his arm.
3.
geologyTECH. crack in the earth's crustTECH.
- The earthquake caused a fracture in the valley.
4.
mineralTECH. the appearance of a broken mineralTECH.
- The fracture of the quartz was smooth and shiny.
Verb
1.
breakagedamage or disrupt
- The scandal could fracture the unity of the party..
2.
medicalTECH. break or crack a bone or cartilageTECH.
- He fractured his arm during the game.
3.
divisionRare split or divide an organization or societyRare
- The scandal fractured the community.
Images of fracture
crack in the earth's crust 
the appearance of a broken mineral
Expressions with fracture
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break in the upper part of the femur
The elderly patient suffered a hip fracture after the fall.
bone break not piercing the skin
The X-ray showed a closed fracture in his arm.
sudden breakage of a material without significant deformation
The glass underwent a brittle fracture when it was dropped..
break in a bone where the skin is also broken
The skier suffered a compound fracture after the accident..
fracture where a bone collapses under pressure
The elderly patient suffered a compression fracture in her spine.
very fine crack in a bone
The X-ray revealed a hairline fracture in his wrist.
fracture with exposed bone and open wound
He suffered an open fracture after the accident.
bone break not piercing the skin
The X-ray showed a simple fracture in his arm.
small crack in a bone from repeated force or overuse
The runner developed a stress fracture in her foot.
measure of how well a solid resists breaking when it has cracks
The alloy's high fracture toughness made it suitable for aircraft components.
bone break in a newborn during childbirth
The doctor diagnosed the baby with a birth fracture.
fracture of the hand's metacarpal bones
He was diagnosed with a boxer fracture after the fight.
wrist injury with dorsal displacement of the radius
The X-ray confirmed a Colles' fracture in his wrist.
fracture where the bone is broken into pieces
The X-ray showed a comminuted fracture in his leg.
bone crack from repetitive activity, not sudden trauma
Athletes often suffer from fatigue fractures in their legs.
technique to study cell structures by freezing and fracturing
The freeze fracture revealed the cell membrane's intricate details.
incomplete fracture where one side is broken and the other bent
The X-ray showed a greenstick fracture in his forearm.
fracture of the lower part of the fibula
He was diagnosed with a Pott's fracture after the fall.
Origin of fracture
Latin, fractura (a break)
Examples of fracture in a sentence
There was a fracture in the organization over the new rules. She wore a cast for her leg fracture. The fracture required immediate medical attention. Geologists studied the fracture for signs of movement. The fracture in the rock was visible from a distance. The fracture revealed the mineral's internal structure.
Geologists examined the fracture to identify the mineral. The intense debate may fracture the community. Economic disparities can fracture social cohesion. The doctor had to fracture the bone to reset it. She slipped on ice and fractured her wrist. The policy changes could fracture the organization. Political differences may fracture the alliance.
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- French:fracture, fracturer, ...
- German:Bruch, spalten, ...
- Italian:frattura, fratturare, ...
- Spanish:quiebre, romper, ...
- Portuguese:divisão, romper, ...
- Chinese:分裂, 破坏, ...
- Japanese:分裂, 分裂させる, ...
- Arabic:اِنْقِسام, قَوَّضَ, ...
- Hebrew:שֶׁבֶר, לִשְׁבּוֹר, ...
- Russian:раскол, разрушить, ...
- Ukrainian:розкол, пошкодити, ...
- Hindi:फूट, तोड़ना, ...
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