surfacing

/ˈsɜrfəsɪŋ/
noun
  1. The act of coming up to the surface of water or another liquid.
    • The surfacing of the submarine took several minutes.
    • The surfacing of the whale amazed the tourists on the boat.
    • After a long dive, the swimmer's surfacing was greeted with cheers.
  2. The process of applying a surface layer to a road, floor, or other structure.
    • Surfacing the gym floor with a non-slip material improved safety.
    • The company specializes in asphalt surfacing for parking lots.
    • The crew completed the surfacing of the new highway last week.
Antonyms
adjective
  1. Rising or coming to the surface.
    • The surfacing diver waved to the boat crew.
    • The surfacing bubbles indicated a leak in the pipe.
    • We watched the surfacing fish break the calm water.
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