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14:27 Jul 18, 2013 |
Spanish to English translations [PRO] Tech/Engineering - Mining & Minerals / Gems | |||||||
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| Selected response from: Ronaldo Bassini United States Local time: 18:09 | ||||||
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4 +2 | exploration well |
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4 | test bore |
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3 | test well |
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3 | appraisal well |
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test well Explanation: Given the minimal context, this is what I would call it. It means the same thing as study well or well being studied, but is a much more common term. I don't know what kind of tests are being done, but you should be able to tell from the context of your report if this is appropriate. https://www.google.com/search?q="test well"&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-... |
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appraisal well Explanation: http://www.loria.fr/projets/MLIS/DHYDRO/outils/site_edition/... appraisal well - n Definition : A borehole drilled to evaluate an oil field or gas field. pozo de estudio - n Definición : Perforación efectuada para evaluar un campo de petróleo o de gas. |
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exploration well Explanation: Here is another option and a reference. From Wikipedia: exploration wells are drilled purely for exploratory (information gathering) purposes in a new area. Reference: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oil_well |
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