Exh. 23.2

                          [ERNST & YOUNG LETTERHEAD]

                       CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS

We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statements on
Form S-8 (2-76847, 2-81536, 33-26099, 33-30821, 33-48165, 33-52067), Form S-3
(2-91309, 33-47832, 33-59562), and Form S-4 (33-50563), as amended, of Dresser
Industries, Inc. of our reports (i) dated February 4, 1993, with respect to the
consolidated financial statements and schedules of Baroid Corporation and
Subsidiaries included in its Annual Report (Form 10-K) for year ended December
31, 1992, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, and (ii) dated
March 1, 1993, with respect to the supplemental consolidated financial
statements and schedules of Baroid Corporation and Subsidiaries included
in its Registration Statement (Form S-3 No. 33-60174) and related Prospectus,
filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.


                                      /s/ERNST & YOUNG
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                                      Ernst & Young

Houston, Texas
March 4, 1994