exposed surface

collocation in English

meaningsofexposedandsurface

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exposed
adjective
uk
/ɪkˈspəʊzd/us
/ɪkˈspoʊzd/
having no protection from ...
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surface
noun
uk
/ˈsɜː.fɪs/us
/ˈsɝː-/
the outer or top part or layer ...
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(Definition ofexposedandsurfacefrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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Within theexposedsurfacecavity, peaks in the concentrations of sodium, chlorine, phosphorus and sulphur are observed.
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The pattern of retrogradely labeled cells in area 17 is not continuous with 18; no label is on theexposedsurfaceof area 17.
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Spheres are not restricted toexposedsurface.
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Striped areas correspond toexposedsurfaceof the presently low-angle normal (detachment) fault.
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The boundary line between the upperexposedsurfaceand the buried lower surface of the pine piece was marked before it was removed from the container.
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Waxing to protect the newlyexposedsurfaceis an important part of maintenance.
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The objective of the probe was the study of the atmosphere and theexposedsurfaceof the planet.
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Thus, theexposedsurfacemetal is free to be plated while the interior spaces are sealed dry.
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The sand then bites a coarse groove or channel into theexposedsurface.
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Indeed, at low light levels a cat's pupils will expand to cover most of theexposedsurfaceof its eyes.
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One of these functions as the sensing waveguide having anexposedsurfacewhile the second one functions to maintain a reference beam.
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Deflecting sunlight and decreasingexposedsurfacearea of the leaf are both adaptations for preventing water loss in the plant.
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Surfaces with more topographical features and roughness will have moreexposedsurfacearea for proteins to interact with.
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The finer types are very attractive but have a largeexposedsurfacearea that leads to quicker decay.
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When a piece of hot iron or steel cracks theexposedsurfaceimmediately oxidizes.
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A cover slip is glued onto theexposedsurface.
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They are somewhat thick-walled, and spiny on theexposedsurfacewith short simple outgrowths extending up to 3 m long.
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The osteoblasts form new lamellar bone upon the recentlyexposedsurfaceof the mineralized matrix.
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Pure copper is soft and malleable; a freshlyexposedsurfacehas a reddish-orange color.
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Desert varnish collects on theexposedsurfacerocks over time.
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