microfracturing

noun — 2 senses

microfracturing

noun

Etymology From micro- + fracturing.

1

Geography, Geology, Natural sciences Process of rock formation involving breaking of another rock into fragments.

2

Geography, Geology, Natural sciences An instance of this process.

Related terms
microfracture surgery

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