subjacent

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On the other hand, the membrane may not differ from the subjacent liquid in chemical composition, but only in physical properties.

From The Mechanism of Life by Leduc, Stéphane

Moreover, the movement of the gravel itself wears down the subjacent rocks.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 4 "Grasshopper" to "Greek Language" by Various

Their descendants gain the subjacent zone, and so the process goes on.

From The Industries of Animals by Houssay, Frédéric

Folkstone, the sea undermines the chalk and subjacent strata.

From Principles of Geology or, The Modern Changes of the Earth and its Inhabitants Considered as Illustrative of Geology by Lyell, Charles, Sir

It was not formed by the disintegration of the subjacent rocks, but by aqueous transport.

From Cornwall by Baring-Gould, S. (Sabine)