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Record 1 2000-02-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Oil Drilling
  • Geological Research and Exploration
DEF

A reduction in the permeability of a formation caused by the invasion of water into the pore spaces.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Forage des puits de pétrole
  • Recherches et prospections géologiques
DEF

[Phénomène] dans les roches peu perméables [par lequel] l'eau provenant du filtrat de la boue forme un bouchon imperméable à l'huile.

Spanish

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