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drilling mud |
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drilling mud
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(Mining & Quarrying) a mixture of clays, water, and chemicals pumped down the drill string while an oil well is being drilled to lubricate the mechanism, carry away rock cuttings, and maintain pressure so that oil or gas does not escape ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
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