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Biodegradation

Term · Oil and gas · MLC-T-OAG-000350

The natural process by which microorganisms break down organic compounds into simpler substances, such as carbon dioxide and water. In drilling fluids, this process can alter fluid properties, leading to viscosity changes, gas production, and corrosion. The rate of biodegradation depends on factors like temperature, nutrient availability, and the specific microbial populations present.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-OAG-000350
FieldOil and gas
SubjectDrilling Fluids
Record as JSON 
{
  "id": "MLC-T-OAG-000350",
  "term": "Biodegradation",
  "field": "Oil and gas",
  "definition": "The natural process by which microorganisms break down organic compounds into simpler substances, such as carbon dioxide and water. In drilling fluids, this process can alter fluid properties, leading to viscosity changes, gas production, and corrosion. The rate of biodegradation depends on factors like temperature, nutrient availability, and the specific microbial populations present.",
  "subject": "Drilling Fluids",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oil-and-gas/biodegradation/"
}

Record 375 of 4,469 in Oil and gas terminology (MLC-0103). Request the full dataset.