Mud

{
  "id": "MLC-T-OAG-002442",
  "term": "Mud",
  "field": "Oil and gas",
  "definition": "A drilling fluid, a circulating mixture of liquids and solids used during drilling operations to cool and lubricate the drill bit, carry cuttings to the surface, and maintain wellbore stability. It can be water-based, oil-based, or synthetic-based, with specific compositions tailored to formation characteristics and drilling conditions. The mud's density and rheology are continuously monitored.",
  "subject": "Drilling Fluids",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oil-and-gas/mud/"
}