surficial
sur·fi·cial
(sər-fĭsh′əl)adj.
Of, relating to, or occurring on or near the surface of the earth.
[surf(ace) + (superf)icial.]
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surficial
(sɜːˈfɪʃəl)adj
(Geological Science) relating to the surface of the earth
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sur•fi•cial
(sərˈfɪʃ əl)adj.
of or pertaining to a surface, esp. the land surface: a surficial geologic deposit.
sur•fi′cial•ly, adv.
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Adj. | 1. | surficial - pertaining to or occurring on or near the earth's surface; "a surficial geologic deposit" |
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