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coiled tubing completion

1. n. [Well Completions]

A completion that utilizes coiled tubing as the production conduit, or as a means of conveying and installing completion equipment or components. Since the coiled tubing string is continuous, problems associated with connections are avoided. Also, the pressure-control equipment used on coiled tubing operations enables work to be safely conducted on live wells.