English Explanatory Dictionary

proppant

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Sand or similar particulate material suspended in water or other fluid and used in hydraulic fracturing (fracking) to keep fissures open.

Pronunciation

/ˈpɹɑpənt/ /ˈpɹɒpənt/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-proppant.wav

Word forms

proppant proppants

Etymology

From prop + -ant.

Synonyms

propping agent
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