subsurface
/ˈsʌbˌsɜrfɪs/
adjective
- Located or occurring beneath the surface.
- The submarine uses sonar to map subsurface features.
- Subsurface water is an important source for wells.
- Subsurface mining can be dangerous due to cave-ins.
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noun
- The layer or area beneath the surface, especially of the ground or water.
- Oil companies drill deep into the subsurface to find petroleum.
- The subsurface of the ocean is home to many strange creatures.
- Geologists study the subsurface to understand earthquake risks.
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