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.

In petrochemistry, petroleum geology and organic chemistry, cracking is the process whereby complex organic molecules such as kerogens or long-chain hydrocarbons are broken down …

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

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

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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 …

The horses set off at a cracking [=very fast] pace around the track. I think it's a cracking good story.

Cracking definition: (in the distillation of petroleum or the like) the process of breaking down certain hydrocarbons into simpler ones of lower boiling points by means of excess heat, …

Jul 23, 2025 · Cracking is a technique used to breach computer software or an entire computer security system, and with malicious intent.