surface analysis
The term 'surface analysis' varies widely in meaning across different fields, from examining physical surfaces in science to studying language structures in linguistics and analyzing weather patterns in meteorology.
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Definition
C1Materials Science
(technical, academic)The examination of the outermost layer of a material to determine its properties, composition, and structure.
Example
- Surface analysis of the alloy revealed its elemental composition and structural defects.
C1Linguistics
(technical, academic)The study of the visible aspects of a word's structure, without considering its historical origin.
Example
- The surface analysis of the word 'unhappiness' shows it is composed of the prefix 'un-', the root 'happy', and the suffix '-ness'.
B2Meteorology
(technical)The study and representation of weather elements over a geographical area at a specific time, often using weather maps.
Example
- Meteorologists use surface analysis to track and predict weather patterns, such as cold fronts and pressure systems.
Similar
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