the layer just below the surface of water, the earth, etc
Examples of 'sub-surface' in a sentence
sub-surface
It does something we call sub-surface scattering.
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Break through sub-surface pans by double digging.
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Graves are cut into the sandstone sub-surface and closed with stone slabs.
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It recognised that many formerly dead waters could support life if their sub-surface habitats could be improved.
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Pumping fluid into the wellbore under high pressure causes the exposed sub-surface rocks to part or fracture.
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These sudden cliff faces are caused by the retreat of sub-surface glaciers, leaving the ice beneath partially exposed.
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Candidates with sub-surface disciplines - geologists, petroleum and well engineers - as well as mechanical and project engineers are especially in demand.