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What's a better term for 'fracking'?
The slang for hydraulic fracturing sounds a little dirty and disconcerting

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The slang for hydraulic fracturing sounds a little dirty and disconcerting — and a new study suggests it even reduces public support for the controversial gas-drilling technique. So, in the spirit of catchphrase marketing, here are a few alternatives

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