Pronunciation: /fræk.əˈdɛm.ɪk/
noun a blend of 'fracking' and 'academic', used to describe research or studies funded by the oil and gas industry
A1 I heard about a new frackademic study on renewable energy.
A2 The frackademic conference will focus on environmental sustainability.
B1 The frackademic research project aims to analyze the impact of fracking on local communities.
B2 The frackademic journal published an article on the economic benefits of shale gas extraction.
C1 The frackademic institution is known for its controversial studies on energy production methods.
C2 Critics argue that the frackademic community is biased towards industry interests.
adjective describing something related to research or studies influenced by the oil and gas industry
A1 The frackademic paper was easy to understand for beginners.
A2 The frackademic course provided a basic introduction to the topic.
B1 The frackademic research was informative and accessible to intermediate students.
B2 The frackademic study delved into advanced concepts in the field.
C1 The frackademic journal article presented groundbreaking research findings.
C2 The frackademic conference brought together experts from around the world to discuss cutting-edge research.
formal The debate over the environmental impacts of fracking has led to the emergence of a new field of study known as frackademics.
informal Some people believe that frackademics is just a way for researchers to get funding for their studies.
slang I heard that frackademics is the new buzzword in the energy industry.
figurative The company's reliance on frackademics to justify their practices is like building a house on shaky ground.
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