thickening time

noun

The total amount of time in which a cement slurry will remain in a fluid state under simulated downhole conditions and is capable of being pumped.

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Meanings

nounthickening time (countable and uncountable, plural thickening times)

plural thickening times

  1. countableuncountablefluid dynamicsThe total amount of time in which a cement slurry will remain in a fluid state under simulated downhole conditions and is capable of being pumped.
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