hydrofracking

[ hahy-droh-frak-ing ]

noun

1. hydraulic fracturing.

Word History and Origins

Origin of hydrofracking¹

hydro- ¹ + alteration of fracturing

Example Sentences

Prager is blessed to have connections with Dan and Ferris Wilks, who are hydrofracking multi-billionaires.

From Salon

Sunrise cited Mr. Stringer’s work to divest city pensions from fossil fuel, while Mr. Ruffalo credited Mr. Stringer’s opposition to hydrofracking and his governmental experience.

From New York Times

The EHN report adds yet another big, red “F” to the state’s hydrofracking report card.

From Washington Times

By all means, conduct expanded studies, but there is sufficient information on the public-health costs of hydrofracking - the 2020 attorney general’s report, for starters - to require the governor to respond to the question with which his colleagues ended their letter: “Does this administration honestly believe that fracking is safe for our families?”

From Washington Times

Wolf acknowledged this reality just last month when he joined fellow members of the Delaware River Basin Commission in voting to ban hydrofracking throughout the 13,500-mile watershed.

From Washington Times