subsurface
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of subsurface
Example Sentences
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“The project shares many similarities with upstream operations, drawing on core subsurface, drilling and production expertise,” he said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 6, 2026
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
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
Paired with modern airborne methods, the old maps can help target and reduce the cost of subsurface mapping—especially due to the difficulty and expense of operating in modern-day Congo.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 28, 2026
There should be permafrost, a perpetually frozen subsurface.
From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan
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