Drilling Mud (Noun)
Meaning
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.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- The drilling mud was specially formulated to withstand the high temperatures encountered in the deep well.
- Drilling mud is pumped down the drill pipe to lubricate and cool the drilling bit.
- The composition of the drilling mud was adjusted to improve its ability to flush out the cuttings.
- The drilling mud helped to strengthen the sides of the hole and prevent collapse.
- The drilling team carefully monitored the properties of the drilling mud to ensure optimal performance.