Overboring
Definitions
- (n.) The act or process of enlarging or deepening a borehole beyond the original dimensions in drilling operations, often regulated under environmental and safety laws.
The overboring of the well was conducted to meet new legal requirements for groundwater protection.
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Commentary
Use 'overboring' specifically to describe extensions of boreholes; clarity is important when drafting permits or regulations to avoid confusion with initial drilling operations.
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