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Definition of Subsurface

1. Adjective. Beneath the surface. "Subsurface materials of the moon"

Definition of Subsurface

1. Noun. Something that is below the layer that is on the surface. ¹

2. Noun. (countable mathematics) A surface which is a submanifold of another surface. ¹

3. Adjective. below the surface ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Subsurface

1. [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Subsurface

Literary usage of Subsurface

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Permafrost: Second International Conference, July 13-28, 1973 : USSR by Frederick J. Sanger, Peter J. Hyde (1978)
"In the given instance, by "paragenesis of the layers of frozen rocks and subsurface water" we understand their location in the upper layers ..."

2. In-Situ Bioremediation of Ground Water and Geological Material: A Review of by Robert D. Norris (1995)
"In these attempts to introduce microorganisms to the subsurface, it is often difficult to differentiate their activities from indigenous populations. ..."

3. Preventing the Forward Contamination of Mars by National Research Council (U.S.). Committee on Preventing the Forward Contamination of Mars, National Research Council (U.S.). Space Studies Board, National Research Council (U.S.). Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences (2006)
"A greater understanding of the distribution and state of subsurface (especially near-subsurface) water on Mars is needed. How this dilemma could be ..."

4. Drainage Engineering by Daniel William Murphy (1920)
"fied as surface and subsurface. The former, as the name implies, are those intended to carry water from the surface, while the latter are those intended to ..."

5. Drainage Engineering by Daniel William Murphy (1920)
"fled as surface and subsurface. The former, as the name implies, are those intended to carry water from the surface, while the latter are those intended to ..."

6. Computer Models for Water-Resources Planning and Management: National Study by Ralph A. Wurbs (1997)
"... Center for subsurface Modeling Support The Robert S. Kerr Environmental Research Laboratory serves as EPA's Center for Ground-Water Research, ..."

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