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surficial

adjective
sur·​fi·​cial | \ ˌsər-ˈfi-shəl How to pronounce surficial (audio) \

Definition of surficial

: of or relating to a surface surficial geologic processes

First Known Use of surficial

1892, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for surficial

surface + -icial (as in superficial)

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