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Barite

back off
balanced cement plug
barite
BBL or bbl
bent sub
bit size
BML
bottomhole
bottomhole assembly
bottomhole plug
bottomhole pressure (BHP)

Barium sulfate, BaSO4; a mineral frequently used to increase the drilling fluid density. Its specific gravity is 4.2.