boresample
nounUK /ˈbɔːsɑːmpəl/
US /ˈbɔːrsæmpəl/
A boresample is a small piece of rock or soil taken from deep in the ground to see what is there.
The scientists pulled up a boresample to learn about the layers under the field.
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2. A sample taken from inside a borehole for testing.
They sent the boresample to the lab for analysis.
3. A small amount of material collected by boring into a surface.
The engineer examined a boresample from the bridge support.
4. A boring or dull example used in teaching.
The teacher gave a boresample of the problem to show the basic method.