cracker

Example Sentences

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It doesn’t hurt to throw in a cracker and slices of your favorite cheese, too.

From Salon • May 1, 2026

Between the wars, he created a catalytic cracker process that turned petroleum molecules into gasoline more efficiently, which also meant more pollution.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

Last week, Japanese giant Mitsubishi Chemical started cutting production capacity of its steam cracker, a facility that converts naphtha into ethylene and propylene, which it runs as a joint venture.

From Barron's • Mar. 18, 2026

The 2026 outlook may remain challenging, with weak petrochemical prices, a 2Q turnaround at the second Kertih ethane cracker lasting 45-50 days, and Pengerang Refining Company operations running below optimal rates, he reckons.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 28, 2026

The cracker shell was designed to be louder than an actual shotgun shell, and Owen flinched at the sound.

From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz