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surficial

sur·fi·cial

UK/səːˈfɪʃəl/ US/səːˈfɪʃəl] ~ [səːˈfɪʃl̩/ uncommon

adjective

1.

pertaining to or occurring on or near the earth''s surface

  • “a surficial geologic deposit”

Origin

From superficial, under influence from surface.

Related words

Pertaining to

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