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English word origin

Etymology of frac

Clipping of hydrofracking.

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Source etymology 1

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adj

Relating to or denoting hydraulic fracturing

verb

To use hydraulic fracturing (fraccing)

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Clipping of hydrofracking.

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Source etymology 2

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noun

Frac job.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Abbreviation of frac job.

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Source etymology 3

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noun

Fracture. · Fracturing.

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Abbreviation of fracture.

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Source etymology 4

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noun

Fraction · Fractioning

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Abbreviation of fraction.

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