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surface area

[ sur-fis air-ee-uh ]

noun

  1. the total space occupied by all surfaces or faces of an object.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of surface area1

First recorded in 1820–30
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Score the ham: Cutting shallow slashes across the surface creates more surface area for caramelization and helps the glaze seep into every nook.

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" we're doing by spreading the seawater on a large surface area. It's a bit like pouring a drink on the floor and allowing the CO2 to come out of the seawater really quickly."

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While coral reefs cover less than 1 percent of the world’s oceans in terms of surface area, they house nearly one-quarter of all marine species.

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Focus groups with voters could help shape the polling questions, which would be intended to surface areas of hidden consensus, as well as to identify points of genuine conflict.

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Secondly, ensure that the utensils and the surface area you’re using to prepare the food are sanitary.

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