drilling fluid

Pronunciation:			'driling'flooid
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	Definition:		[n]  a mixture of clays and chemicals and water; pumped down the drill pipe to lubricate and cool the drilling bit and to to flush out the cuttings and to strengthen the sides of the hole
	Synonyms:		drilling mud
	See Also:		lubricant, lubricating substance, lubricator