subsurface
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of subsurface
Example Sentences
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"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
"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
The partnership intends to help energy companies transform operational data across subsurface, production, and energy infrastructure into insights.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026
"Establishing credible pathways for COMs formation and delivery provides scientists with a critical framework for interpreting upcoming measurements of Jupiter's surface and subsurface chemistry," Mousis said.
From Science Daily • Mar. 1, 2026
Renewable resources, subsurface dwellings, artificial islands, and all without there ever being any less green or a sense of overcrowding.
From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman
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