Term: hydrocracking: the process whereby hydrocarbon molecules of petroleum are broken down into kerosene and gasolene by the addition of hydrogen under high pressure in the presence of a catalyst
Broader: cracking: the process whereby heavy molecules of naphtha or petroleum are broken down into hydrocarbons of lower molecular weight (especially in the oil-refining process) | Unrelated: dairy product: milk and butter and cheese
Broader: cracking: the process whereby heavy molecules of naphtha or petroleum are broken down into hydrocarbons of lower molecular weight (especially in the oil-refining process) | Unrelated: genus orchis: type genus of the orchid family; hardy terrestrial orchids of the temperate the northern hemisphere
Broader: cracking: the process whereby heavy molecules of naphtha or petroleum are broken down into hydrocarbons of lower molecular weight (especially in the oil-refining process) | Unrelated: broad leaved centaury: a variety of centaury with broad leaves
Broader: cracking: the process whereby heavy molecules of naphtha or petroleum are broken down into hydrocarbons of lower molecular weight (especially in the oil-refining process) | Unrelated: vibration: a distinctive emotional aura experienced instinctively
Broader: cracking: the process whereby heavy molecules of naphtha or petroleum are broken down into hydrocarbons of lower molecular weight (especially in the oil-refining process) | Unrelated: neoteny: an evolutionary trend to be born earlier so that development is cut off at an earlier stage and juvenile characteristics are retained in adults of the species
Broader: cracking: the process whereby heavy molecules of naphtha or petroleum are broken down into hydrocarbons of lower molecular weight (especially in the oil-refining process) | Unrelated: dismemberment: the removal of limbs; being cut to pieces
Broader: cracking: the process whereby heavy molecules of naphtha or petroleum are broken down into hydrocarbons of lower molecular weight (especially in the oil-refining process) | Unrelated: hypotensive: a person who has abnormally low blood pressure
Broader: cracking: the process whereby heavy molecules of naphtha or petroleum are broken down into hydrocarbons of lower molecular weight (especially in the oil-refining process) | Unrelated: side-glance: a glance sideways
Broader: cracking: the process whereby heavy molecules of naphtha or petroleum are broken down into hydrocarbons of lower molecular weight (especially in the oil-refining process) | Unrelated: possessiveness: excessive desire to possess or dominate
Broader: cracking: the process whereby heavy molecules of naphtha or petroleum are broken down into hydrocarbons of lower molecular weight (especially in the oil-refining process) | Unrelated: leftovers: food remaining from a previous meal