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surfacing

UK
/ˈsɜː.fɪ.sɪŋ/
US
/ˈsɝː.fɪ.sɪŋ/

Translations

surfacingnoun
surfacings
pl
revêtementMatériau ou couche supérieure recouvrant une surface, notamment en voirie.
The surfacing of the road was made of asphalt to ensure a smooth drive.
Le revêtement de la route était en asphalte pour assurer une conduite souple.
émergenceSens abstrait : fait de remonter à la surface ou de devenir visible.
The surfacing of new evidence changed the course of the investigation.
L’émergence de nouvelles preuves a changé le cours de l’enquête.
Synonyms
emergence
manifestation
unveiling
revelation
appearance
surfacingadjective
Attributive use of the noun to modify another noun (e.g., “surfacing material”).
de revêtementEmploi technique : qui sert de couche extérieure ou de recouvrement.
We need a durable surfacing compound for the runway.
Nous avons besoin d’un composé de revêtement durable pour la piste.
Synonyms
noticeable
overt
surfaced
coming to the surface
coming to light
arising
manifest
manifesting
visible
appearing
emerging
surfacinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈsɜː.fɪ.sɪŋ/
US
/ˈsɝː.fɪ.sɪŋ/
Used as a present participle adjective describing something that is coming to the surface.
émergeantSens de participe présent : qui remonte à la surface ou apparaît.
The surfacing submarine was quickly detected by the patrol vessel.
Le sous-marin émergeant a été rapidement détecté par le navire de patrouille.
Synonyms
showing up
revealing
becoming visible
coming to light
materializing
manifesting
rising
arising
appearing
emerging
surfaceverb

surfacing

Gerund

surfaced
Past Simple
surfaced
Past Participle
surfacing
Gerund
UK
/ˈsɜː.fɪs/
US
/ˈsɝː.fɪs/
émergerPour un objet ou être qui remonte à la surface de l’eau ou du sol.
The submarine surfaced after being submerged for several hours.
Le sous-marin a émergé après être resté immergé pendant plusieurs heures.
Additional translations
surfaçerSens technique: appliquer un revêtement ou traiter une surface.
apparaîtreAu sens de devenir visible ou connu.
Synonyms
appear
rise
materialize
emerge
come forth

Definitions

surfacingnoun
The material or layer that forms the outermost covering or top layer of something.
The surfacing of the road was made of asphalt to ensure a smooth drive.
The act or process of coming to the surface or becoming visible.
The surfacing of new evidence changed the course of the investigation.
surfacingadjective
Relating to the application of, or serving as, an outer layer or coating.
We need a durable surfacing compound for the runway.
surfacinggerund / present participle
Rising to or reaching the surface; emerging from underwater or from concealment.
The surfacing submarine was quickly detected by the patrol vessel.
surfaceverb
To rise to the surface of a body of water.
The submarine surfaced after being submerged for several hours.
To become apparent or known.
New evidence has surfaced in the investigation.
To apply a surface to something.
They plan to surface the road with new asphalt next week.
To come up to the surface of the ground.
The mole surfaced in the garden, leaving small mounds of earth.
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