surficial
sur·fi·cial
oberflächlich
Of or pertaining to the surface of something, particularly the surface of the EarthOf or pertaining to the surface of something, particularly the surface of the Earth.
UK/səːˈfɪʃəl/US/sɚˈfɪʃəl/
Meaning
1 senses(not comparable)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.
oberflächlich
pertaining to or occurring on or near the earth's surface
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pertaining to the surface:
Origin
From superficial, under influence from surface.From superficial, under influence from surface.
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Derivedsurficially