1. processed or refined using hydrocracking, a petroleum refining technique that breaks down heavy hydrocarbon molecules using hydrogen and a catalyst
Usage: technical; petroleum industry

Examples

• The refinery produces hydrocracked base oils for high-performance lubricants.
• Hydrocracked mineral oil is more stable than conventional mineral oil.
• The company invested in new hydrocracked fuel production capacity.
• Hydrocracked products have improved viscosity indices compared to untreated crude fractions.