"slickwater" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: slick + water Etymology templates: {{compound|en|slick|water}} slick + water Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} slickwater (uncountable)
  1. Water with chemical additives used in hydraulic fracturing. Tags: uncountable
    Sense id: en-slickwater-en-noun-s44aalrU Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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