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How to pronounce “cracking

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Pronunciation guide for cracking

Learning goal
Practice the English pronunciation of cracking with real speech in context.
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Real speech example
Christian Jenningsand why the cracking of Enigma was so important.
Definition summary
(organic chemistry, petrochemistry) The thermal decomposition of a substance, especially that of crude petroleum in order to produce petrol / gasoline.

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How to pronounce cracking

Christian Jennings

and why the cracking of Enigma was so important.

Example Sentences

A Deep Dive Into “cracking

Meaning

  • [Noun]
  • (organic chemistry, petrochemistry) The thermal decomposition of a substance, especially that of crude petroleum in order to produce petrol / gasoline.
  • The formation of cracks on a surface.
  • The production of a crack sound.
  • [Adjective]
  • That cracks; that produces a sharp sound as of something splitting or breaking.
  • (colloquial) Great; excellent.
  • (colloquial) Enjoyable.
  • [Adverb]
  • (British) Very, usually associated with praise.
  • [Verb]
  • present participle and gerund of crack

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