Meaning of the word fracturing in English

What does fracturing mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

fracturing

US /ˈfræk.tʃər.ɪŋ/
UK /ˈfræk.tʃər.ɪŋ/

Noun

the process of breaking or being broken; the result of breaking something

Example:
The constant stress led to the fracturing of the material.
We observed the fracturing of the ice sheet as temperatures rose.

Verb

breaking or causing to break

Example:
The repeated blows were fracturing the rock.
The disagreement was fracturing the team's unity.