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Definition of Hydrocracking
1. Noun. The process whereby hydrocarbon molecules of petroleum are broken down into kerosene and gasolene by the addition of hydrogen under high pressure in the presence of a catalyst.
Generic synonyms: Cracking
Definition of Hydrocracking
1. Noun. (organic chemistry) the production of high-octane petroleum fuel and kerosene by hydrogenating large or complex hydrocarbons and then cracking them. ¹
2. Verb. (present participle of hydrocrack) ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Hydrocracking
1. [n -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Hydrocracking
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