Associations to the word «Surficial»

Wiktionary

SURFICIAL, adjective. Of or pertaining to the surface of something.

Dictionary definition

SURFICIAL, adjective. Pertaining to or occurring on or near the earth's surface; "a surficial geologic deposit".

Wise words

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