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cracking

/ cracking /
noun/adjective satellite

Definitions & Examples

noun Sense 1
the process whereby heavy molecules of naphtha or petroleum are broken down into hydrocarbons of lower molecular weight (especially in the oil-refining process)
Type of:
chemical process chemical change chemical action
Kinds of:
hydrocracking
Derived:
crack
noun Sense 2
a sudden sharp noise
"the crack of a whip"
"he heard the cracking of the ice"
"he can hear the snap of a twig"
Type of:
noise
Derived:
snap click crack
noun Sense 3
the act of cracking something
Type of:
breakage break breaking
Derived:
crack fracture break
adjective satellite Sense 4
very good
"he did a bully job"
"a neat sports car"
"had a great time at the party"
"you look simply smashing"
Similar:
good
Domain:
colloquialism
Semantic Complexity
100%
Sense Count
4
Total Synonyms
1
Total Relationships
16
Times Searched
2
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chemical process chemical change chemical action hydrocracking noise breakage break breaking good