surficial.
Of or pertaining to the surface of something, particularly the surface of the Earth.
Meaning & usage
Of or pertaining to the surface of something, particularly the surface of the Earth.
When the soil swells on wetting, the former surficial material is mixed with the subsoil.
Where this word comes from
From superficial, under influence from surface.
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