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LAO

Term · Oil and gas · MLC-T-OAG-002121

An abbreviation for linear alpha olefin, a type of synthetic base oil used in non-aqueous drilling fluids. Linear alpha olefins are characterized by their straight-chain molecular structure and a double bond at the alpha position. They are valued for their low toxicity, biodegradability, and good rheological properties in drilling applications.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-OAG-002121
FieldOil and gas
SubjectDrilling Fluids
Record as JSON 
{
  "id": "MLC-T-OAG-002121",
  "term": "LAO",
  "field": "Oil and gas",
  "definition": "An abbreviation for linear alpha olefin, a type of synthetic base oil used in non-aqueous drilling fluids. Linear alpha olefins are characterized by their straight-chain molecular structure and a double bond at the alpha position. They are valued for their low toxicity, biodegradability, and good rheological properties in drilling applications.",
  "subject": "Drilling Fluids",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oil-and-gas/lao/"
}

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