wellhead

noun

well·​head ˈwel-ˌhed How to pronounce wellhead (audio)
1
: the source of a spring or a stream
2
: principal source : fountainhead
3
: the top of or a structure built over a well

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The wellhead allows monitoring and control of gas collection. Ganes Kesari, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024 The wellhead then closes, and the water remains under high pressure, keeping energy stored in the reservoir for days if necessary. IEEE Spectrum, 31 May 2024 The wellhead and casing were still in place, providing a way for naturally occurring salty brine to leach upward onto the ground. M.d. Johnson, Field & Stream, 11 July 2024 But in Mexico, continued national ownership of the petroleum in the ground was a political prerequisite for approval of the reform, so the government invented a brand new category of contracts -- licenses -- which permit private ownership after the petroleum leaves the wellhead. Pamela K. Starr, Foreign Affairs, 17 Aug. 2014 See all Example Sentences for wellhead 

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of wellhead was in the 14th century

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“Wellhead.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wellhead. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.

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wellhead

noun
well·​head ˈwel-ˌhed How to pronounce wellhead (audio)
: the top of or a structure built over a well

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