hydrocracking

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hy·dro·crack·ing | \ ˈhī-drə-ˌkra-kiŋ

Definition of hydrocracking

: the cracking of hydrocarbons in the presence of hydrogen

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Recent Examples on the Web The approach is analogous to the hydrocracking process in a refinery but is conducted at much lower temperatures without the requirement to add hydrogen gas or use exotic, expensive catalysts. — Robert Rapier, Forbes, 10 Oct. 2021

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