fracturing
Definitions
The process of breaking or cracking, typically under physical stress or pressure.
The act of causing a division, split, or fragmentation within a group, organization, or system.
A technique used in the oil and gas industry to extract resources by injecting high-pressure fluid into rock formations.
Examples
The constant pressure from the heavy machinery is fracturing the foundation of the old building.
Political disagreements are fracturing the unity of the coalition government.
Synonyms
breaking cracking splitting shattering rupturing fragmenting fissuring