hydrocracking
/ˈhaɪdroʊˌkrækɪŋ/
noun
- The industrial process of breaking down large hydrocarbon molecules into smaller, more valuable ones using heat, pressure, and hydrogen.
- Hydrocracking is an important step in turning heavy crude oil into gasoline.
- Students studied the chemistry of hydrocracking during their refinery tour.
- The company specializes in hydrocracking technology for cleaner fuels.