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surface

[sur-fis] / ˈsɜr fɪs /






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As his craft passed behind the far side, contact with the pair on the lunar surface, as well as with mission control, vanished for 48 minutes.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

Humans can understand how lighting changes surface details, like how angled lighting reveals texture but reduces visible color.

From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026

The surface contains widespread chloride deposits left behind by ancient salty water.

From Science Daily • Apr. 5, 2026

"Human eyes and brains are highly sensitive to subtle changes in colour, texture, and other surface characteristics," it says.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

I stare into it, see a frog watching us from its hiding spot between the reeds before it plops back down to hide under the surface of the water.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam