top kill en · NOUN
Meanings
- (qualifier:oil industry) a method of closing an oil well, by pumping in drilling fluid (synthetic mud) to shut off the flow of oil, and following with concrete (cement) to plug the hole
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| top kills | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Relateds
bottom kill · well kill · junk shot · blowout · static kill · blowout preventer