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TeachMeFinance.com - explain Catalytic cracking Catalytic cracking The term 'Catalytic cracking' as it applies to the area of energy can be defined as ' The refining process of breaking down the larger, heavier, and more complex hydrocarbon molecules into simpler and lighter molecules. Catalytic cracking is accomplished by the use of a catalytic agent and is an effective process for increasing the yield of gasoline from crude oil. Catalytic cracking processes fresh feeds and recycled feeds'. Previous 5 Terms: catalactics Catalina Eddy catalyst Catalyst coke Catalytic converter Next 5 Terms: Catalytic hydrocracking Catalytic hydrotreating catarrhine Catastrophe Catastrophic crop insurance (CAT) About the author Mark McCracken Author: Mark McCracken is a corporate trainer and author living in Higashi Osaka, Japan. He is the author of thousands of online articles as well as the Business English textbook, "25 Business Skills in English". Copyright © 2005-2011 by Mark McCracken, All Rights Reserved. TeachMeFinance.com is an informational website, and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical, legal or financial advice. Information presented at TeachMeFinance.com is provided on an "AS-IS" basis. Please read the disclaimer for details.