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surficial

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sur·fi·cial  (sr-fshl)
adj.
Of, relating to, or occurring on or near the surface of the earth.
[surf(ace) + (superf)icial.]
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Adj.1.surficial - pertaining to or occurring on or near the earth's surface; "a surficial geologic deposit"
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