adjective
- relating to or located in the lower part of an oil or gas well below the surface of the earth
Usage: technical; oil and gas industry
adverb
- in or toward the lower part of an oil or gas well
Usage: technical; oil and gas industry
Examples
- The downhole pressure increased as drilling continued deeper.
- Downhole equipment must withstand extreme temperatures and pressures.
- Engineers sent sensors downhole to monitor well conditions.
- Downhole tools are essential for successful oil extraction.
- The company invested in advanced downhole technology.
- Data was collected downhole using specialized instruments.