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单词 surficial
释义

surficial

adjective

sur·​fi·​cial ˌsər-ˈfi-shəl How to pronounce surficial (audio)
: of or relating to a surface
surficial geologic processes

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Even if astronauts can avoid radiation exposure and muscle degeneration, the moon’s surficial soil—called regolith—itself poses another tricky problem. Rebecca Boyle, Scientific American, 22 Oct. 2020 This aquifer does receive recharge and is not yet overtaxed, but involves more concerns than pumping out of a surficial gravel aquifers near Staples or Benson. Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 9 Nov. 2019

Word History

Etymology

surface + -icial (as in superficial)

First Known Use

1892, in the meaning defined above

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