Belowground

adj

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Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Beneath the surface of the ground; underground.
Adjective
  1. 1
    underneath the ground wordnet
  2. 2
    under the level of the ground wordnet

Synonyms

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burieddeadinterredinterredsubsurfacesubterranean

Example

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"The way the radar waves are scattered and delayed by the material beneath the surface helps the scientists determine some of the properties of the material belowground."

Etymology

From below + ground.

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