fracking

A commonly used nickname for "hydraulic fracturing," a method of oil and natural gas extraction that is subject to controversy for its potential environmental effects. What do opponents of fracking cite as their concerns?

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Fredrick	FRED-rik	English
Ayscue	['eiskju:]
Rhianon	hri-AN-ahn	Welsh
Lugaid	-	Irish Mythology
SÉAghdha	SHAY	Irish
Dagan	-	Near Eastern Mythology