Noun: drilling fluid 'dri-ling'floo-id
- 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
"Proper management of drilling fluid is crucial for efficient and safe oil well drilling";
- drilling mud
Derived forms: drilling fluids
Type of: lube, lubricant, lubricating substance, lubricator
Encyclopedia: Drilling fluid