downhole

[ doun-hohl ]

noun
  1. a hole dug or drilled downward, as in a mine or a petroleum or gas well.

adjective
  1. occurring or situated in such a hole.

Origin of downhole

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British Dictionary definitions for downhole

downhole

/ (ˈdaʊnˌhəʊl) /


adjective
  1. (in the oil industry) denoting any piece of equipment that is used in the well itself

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