subsurface

American  

[suhb-sur-fuhs, suhb-sur-] / sʌbˈsɜr fəs, ˈsʌbˌsɜr- /

adjective

1. below the surface, especially of a body of water.

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Etymology

Origin of subsurface

First recorded in 1770–80; sub- + surface

Example Sentences

Iran’s resilience also stems from its subsurface advantages.

From The Wall Street Journal

Europa, Ganymede and Callisto are thought to harbor subsurface oceans beneath their icy crusts.

From Science Daily

Pavlov said the findings are encouraging for NASA's Europa Clipper mission, which will study Europa's ice shell and subsurface ocean.

From Science Daily

"The volcano did not erupt just once -- it evolved over time as conditions in the subsurface changed."

From Science Daily

The spacecraft is designed to study Europa's ice shell, subsurface ocean, and overall habitability using a suite of scientific instruments.

From Science Daily