inner surface
collocation in Englishmeaningsofinnerandsurface
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inner
adjective[before noun]
uk/ˈɪn.ər/us/ˈɪn.ɚ/
inside or contained within ...
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surface
noun
uk/ˈsɜː.fɪs/us/ˈsɝː-/
the outer or top part or layer ...
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(Definition ofinnerandsurfacefrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)
Examplesofinner surface
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According to this conception there is a thin layer of void between the water and theinnersurfaceof the container.
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A three-dimensional model of serial cross sections of the coronary arteries shows theinnersurfacethree-dimensionally through the outer surface.
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A lipid layer developed between theinnersurfaceof the chitinous layer and the oolemma.
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The left atrium is characterized by die appendage having a narrow cavity with a short inferior wall, and by the smoothinnersurface.
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Besides the acute respiratory failure, theinnersurfaceof the extracorporeal circuit is also a strong activator of the complement system.
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Each strip was cut along its length while water was passed over itsinnersurface.
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They spread very quickly over theinnersurfaceof the cylinder.
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The difference in sperm behaviour on the outer andinnersurfaceof the zona was also observed in the empty zona.
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A drop of honey was placed on theinnersurfaceof the glass jar close to the lid.
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The plasma membranes of the vitelline cells lie in direct contact with theinnersurfaceof the egg-shell with no sign of intervening material.
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The concaveinnersurfaceof the cell membrane is perhaps the most obvious candidate in this respect.
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Numerous spheres also occur on and between spores and on theinnersurfaceof the sporangium wall.
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In addition, the chromatin is peripherally arranged, adhering to theinnersurfaceof the nuclear envelope.
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There are on each side of the mesonotum, on theinnersurfacebefore the apex, a ventral spine and a dorsal one.
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Numbers of spermatozoa on the outer andinnersurfaceor edge of the zona were determined at various times after insemination.
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The required amounts and ratios of synthetic compounds dissolved in 200 l hexane were applied onto theinnersurfaceof the rubber septa.
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Shortly after the final shape illustrated, the numerical scheme begins to introduce unrealistic oscillations on theinnersurface.
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These disks had central holes to permit the entry of the fluid to theinnersurfaceof the cylinder.
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These cells migrate to theinnersurfaceof the shell where they flatten and extend to form the continuous lining.
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