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NAL Agricultural Thesaurus
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Research, Technology, Methods > technology > processing technology > drilling > hydraulic fracturing
Research, Technology, Methods > technology > application technology > application methods > drilling > hydraulic fracturing
Preferred Term:

hydraulic fracturing

Definition:
The creation of fractures within a reservoir that contains oil or natural gas to increase flow and maximize production. A hydraulic fracture is formed when a fluid is pumped down the well at pressures that exceed the rock strength, causing open fractures to form in the rock.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Full
Broader Concept:
drilling
Related Concepts:
Entry Terms:
  • hydro-fracturing
  • hydro-fracking
  • hydrofracturing
  • fracking
  • hydrofracking
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/309896
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RDF/XMLCreated 2017-10-13, last modified 2017-11-22