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Lubricant

Term · Oil and gas · MLC-T-OAG-002236

A drilling fluid additive that reduces friction between the drill string and the wellbore, as well as between moving parts of drilling equipment. These substances prevent torque and drag issues, which can hinder drilling progress. Common lubricants include oil-based products, synthetic fluids, and certain polymers.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-OAG-002236
FieldOil and gas
SubjectDrilling Fluids
Record as JSON 
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  "id": "MLC-T-OAG-002236",
  "term": "Lubricant",
  "field": "Oil and gas",
  "definition": "A drilling fluid additive that reduces friction between the drill string and the wellbore, as well as between moving parts of drilling equipment. These substances prevent torque and drag issues, which can hinder drilling progress. Common lubricants include oil-based products, synthetic fluids, and certain polymers.",
  "subject": "Drilling Fluids",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oil-and-gas/lubricant/"
}

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