Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

downhole

adjective

/ˈdaʊnhoʊl/

Definition

Relating to processes or equipment occurring at or below the surface of the ground, particularly in drilling operations.

Examples

The downhole pump was installed to efficiently extract oil from deep within the reservoir.
Engineers monitored the downhole temperature to ensure the safety of the drilling process.
The company developed new downhole tools that improved the accuracy of measurements at great depths.

Meaning

Downhole refers to activities, tools, or conditions that exist at any depth below the earth’s surface, commonly used in the context of oil and gas extraction, mining, and boring.