Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
subsurface
noun
/ˈsʌbˌsɜr.fɪs/
Definition
The layer of material or space below the surface of the ground.
Examples
- The subsurface layers of soil can affect plant growth.
- Geologists study the subsurface to locate natural resources.
- Underground water flows through the subsurface soil.
Meaning
Subsurface refers to anything that exists below the top layer of soil or above the bedrock. It is used in various contexts, including geology, hydrology, and environmental science.
Synonyms
- Subsoil
- Underground
- Below surface
