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drilling fluid

DEFINITIONS OF: drilling fluid

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n a mixture of clays and chemicals and water; pumped down the drill pipe to lubricate and cool the drilling bit and to flush out the cuttings and to strengthen the sides of the hole

Synonyms:
drilling mud
Type of:
lube, lubricant, lubricating substance, lubricator
a substance capable of reducing friction by making surfaces smooth or slippery
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