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FORABLE [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 1999-10-28
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Oil and Natural Gas Extraction
- Oil Drilling
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- drillable
1, record 1, English, drillable
correct, adjective
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Descriptive of packers and other tools that may be left in the wellbore to be broken up later by the drill bit. 2, record 1, English, - drillable
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Drillable equipment is made of cast iron, aluminum, plastic, or other soft brittle material. 3, record 1, English, - drillable
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Extraction du pétrole et du gaz naturel
- Forage des puits de pétrole
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- forable
1, record 1, French, forable
correct, adjective
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1999-10-28
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Boring and Drilling (Mines)
- Oil Drilling
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- drillable
1, record 2, English, drillable
correct, adjective
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Capable of or fit for being drilled. 1, record 2, English, - drillable
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Sondage et forage miniers
- Forage des puits de pétrole
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- forable
1, record 2, French, forable
correct, adjective
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Se dit d'une formation géologique qui peut être forée. 1, record 2, French, - forable
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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