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surficial

The correct spelling is surficial.

How to pronounce surficial

adjective

IPA: /səːˈfɪʃl/

Say it like: Sur-fis-hal

The correct spelling is surficial. Of or pertaining to the surface of something, particularly the surface of the Earth. For example: "When the soil swells on wetting, the former surficial material is mixed with the subsoil."

Usage Examples

When the soil swells on wetting, the former surficial material is mixed with the subsoil.

Definition

adjective

  1. 1.Of or pertaining to the surface of something, particularly the surface of the Earth.

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