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• Hydrophilic

  Tending to absorb water.

• Zeta potential

  The electrokinetic potential of a particle as determined by its electrophoretic mobility. This electric potential cause colloidal particles to repel each other and stay in ...

• Water drive

  The reservoir drive mechanism in which oil is produced by the expansion of the underlying water and rock, which forces the oil into the wellbore. ...

• Brackish water

  Water that contains relatively low concentrations of soluble salts. Brackish water is saltier than fresh water but not as salty as salt water.

• Water-base mud

  A drilling mud in which the continuous phase is water. In water-gas muds, any additives are dispersed in the water. Compare oil-base mud.

• Emulsifying agent

  A material that causes water and oil to form an emulsion. Water normally occurs separately from oil; if, however, an emulsifying agent is present, the ...

• Emulsified water

  Water so thoroughly combined with oil that special treating methods must be applied to separate it from the oil. Compare free water.