fluid-loss agent

fluid-loss agent

[¦flü·əd ¦lȯs ‚ā·jənt]

(materials)

Material used to thicken or gel crude oil, light oil, and water or acid fracturing fluids to seal off pores and flow channels in the reservoir matrix.

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