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 soil itself absorbs heat. At the same time, it serves as a smothering method, removing the oxygen from the subsurface fire."
From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026
Some of these materials even move into the subsurface, contributing to the formation of new minerals over time.
From Science Daily • Apr. 5, 2026
The relationship between the two companies began in 2008, when SLB first used Nvidia computing to enhance subsurface visualization and seismic imaging software.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026
The melting surface and subsurface ice would be transported by a great canal network.
From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan
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