The meaning of CRACKING is very impressive or effective : great. How to use cracking in a sentence.

He scored with a cracking shot into the back of the goal. The marathon began at a cracking (= very fast) pace.

Cracking is the process of breaking into smaller units, especially the process of splitting a large heavy hydrocarbon molecule into smaller, lighter components.

crack•ing (ˈkræk ɪŋ) n. 1. (in the distillation of petroleum) the process of breaking down complex hydrocarbons into simpler compounds with lower boiling points, as gasoline. Compare catalytic …

Cracking definition: Decomposition of a complex substance by the application of steam, a catalyst, or heat, especially the breaking of petroleum molecules into shorter molecules to extract low-boiling …

Oct 8, 2025 · cracking (plural crackings) (organic chemistry, petrochemistry) The thermal decomposition of a substance, especially that of crude petroleum in order to produce petrol / gasoline.

Definition of cracking adverb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

/ˈkrækɪŋ/ IPA guide Other forms: crackings Definitions of cracking noun the act of cracking something synonyms: crack, fracture

to break open or into many parts: [~ + object] cracked an egg into the bowl. [no object] The egg cracked when it hit the floor. to break with a sudden, sharp sound: [no object] The wood in the fireplace …

adjective Informal. done with precision; smart. A cracking salute from the honor guard.