1) Cracking 1) Creating a split 
• (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Fracture
Fracturing is the process of cracking open the rock formation around a well bore to increase productivity. Applying hydraulic pressure down the well bore normally does this, though other methods are often applied.
application of hydraulic pressure to the reservoir formation to create fractures through which oil or gas may move to the well bore. 
A method of breaking down a formation by pumping fluid at very high pressures. The objective is to increase production rates from a reservoir.
the application of hydraulic pressure to the reservoir formation to create fractures through which oil or gas may move to the wellbore.
A method of stimulating oil or gas production by opening new flow channels in the formation surrounding a production well. It involves pumping of crude oil, diesel, water, or chemical into a reservoir with such force that the reservoir rock is broken and results in greater flow of oil or gas from the reservoir. Also known as hydraulic fracturing or...