drilling mud
noun
a water-based or oil-based suspension of clays pumped into an oil well during drilling in order to seal off porous rock layers, equalize the pressure, cool the bit, and flush out the cuttings.
Nearby words
drill rig, drill string, drill team, drill tower, drilling, drilling mud, drilling platform, drilling rig, drillmaster, drillship, drillstock
Also called drilling fluid.
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British Dictionary definitions for drilling mud
drilling mud
noun
a mixture of clays, water, and chemicals pumped down the drill string while an oil well is being drilled to lubricate the mechanism, carry away rock cuttings, and maintain pressure so that oil or gas does not escape
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