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Filter results by subject field Alphabetical list of terms

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Alphabetical list of terms

Record 1 2000-09-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Oil Drilling
DEF

To add a substance (as water or a special chemical) to the drilling mud in order to reduce its viscosity (thickness).

OBS

See also "water-back."

French

Domaine(s)
  • Forage des puits de pétrole
DEF

Réduire la viscosité d'un fluide de forage.

Spanish

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Record 2 1976-06-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Paints and Varnishes (Industries)
OBS

(Painting)

French

Domaine(s)
  • Peintures et vernis (Industries)

Spanish

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