surficial


sur·fi·cial

adj \ˌsər-ˈfi-shəl\

Definition of SURFICIAL

: of or relating to a surface <surficial geologic processes>

Origin of SURFICIAL

surface + -icial (as in superficial)
First Known Use: 1892

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