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This glossary more specifically relates to oil and gas exploration and production terms.

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Field:

Set of porous rocks containing hydrocarbons.

Field:

Term used to designate a reservoir and its attendant oil or gas production, treatment and removal installations.

Field (magnetic):

Zones in which a magnetic effect is observable.

Flare bleeder:

Device for evacuating and burning unused gases.

Floor-man or slip-puller:

Member of the drilling crew who works on the derrick floor.

Flow bean:

Calibrated orifice used to measure effluent flow.