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borehole

/ˈbɔːrhoʊl/ /ˈbɔːrˌhoʊl/

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noun

Perforación, pozo

A hole bored into the ground to collect samples for analysis or to extract oil or water.

Examples :

"The scientists drilled a borehole to collect soil samples from deep underground for testing. "

Los científicos perforaron un pozo para recolectar muestras de suelo de las profundidades subterráneas para su análisis.

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verb

Perforar

To bore a hole of this kind (in).

Examples :

"The construction crew needed to borehole through the rock to reach the water source. "

El equipo de construcción necesitaba perforar la roca para llegar a la fuente de agua.

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