subsurface
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of subsurface
Example Sentences
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Decades of geological records, subsurface physics, and mechanical telemetry are proving invaluable for asset management and monitoring, along with enabling advanced autonomous drilling capabilities.
From Barron's • May 28, 2026
"The subsurface anomaly that we're seeing so far is pretty strong," said Peter van Rensch, a climate scientist at Australia's Monash University.
From Barron's • May 5, 2026
It rotates on its side, has an irregular magnetic field, and is surrounded by moons that may contain subsurface oceans beneath icy crusts.
From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026
Iran’s resilience also stems from its subsurface advantages.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 10, 2026
The melting surface and subsurface ice would be transported by a great canal network.
From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan
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