surface engineering
US: /ˈsɝːfəs ˌɛn(d)ʒɪˈnɪɹɪŋ/
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Definition of surface engineering - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
technologyTECH.branch of engineering focused on improving material outer layers for better performanceTECH.
  • Surface engineering has greatly increased the durability of engine components.
2.
manufacturingTECH.process of treating material outer layers to enhance resistance or appearanceTECH.
  • The company used surface engineering to protect the steel from corrosion.
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Expressions with surface

on the surfaceadv.
at the outermost layer or level
The paint looks fine on the surface but is peeling underneath.
below the surfaceadv.
in a position under the top layer
The fish swam below the surface.
bring to the surfacev.
cause something to rise to the top
The diver brought the treasure to the surface.
bubble to the surfacev.
rise to the top of a liquid
The air bubbles to the surface of the water.
under the surfaceadv.
existing beneath the top layer or exterior
The water was calm, but under the surface, currents were strong.
beneath the surfaceadv.
under the top layer
The treasure was buried beneath the surface of the sand.

Expressions with engineering

engineering schooln.
institution teaching engineering and technical subjects
She graduated from a prestigious engineering school.
financial engineeringn.
manipulation of financial figures to create misleading results
The company was accused of financial engineering to hide its debts..
engineering departmentn.
part of an organization that designs or maintains technical systems or products
The engineering department fixed the software bug affecting customer accounts.
engineering managern.
person who leads engineers and coordinates their technical projects and work
The engineering manager scheduled a meeting to review the product design.
engineering servicesn.
professional technical work done by engineers for clients or organizations
The company provides engineering services for bridge and tunnel projects.
engineering firmn.
company that provides planning and design services for technical projects
The engineering firm designed the new bridge for the city council.
environmental engineeringn.
branch of engineering designing systems that protect nature and human health
She decided to study environmental engineering at university.
structural engineeringn.
branch of engineering designing safe stable structures that carry forces
She decided to study structural engineering at university.
agricultural engineeringn.
branch of engineering that designs tools and systems for farming and food
She studied agricultural engineering to design better irrigation systems for dry regions.
construction engineeringn.
branch of engineering focused on planning and building structures and infrastructure
She decided to study construction engineering at university.

Terms with surface engineering included in their meaning

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roughnessn.
technology
measure of surface irregularities in engineering

Examples of surface engineering in a sentence

  • Advances in surface engineering have enabled the creation of more efficient solar panels.
  • Advances in surface engineering have extended the lifespan of aircraft components.
  • Surface engineering techniques improved both the hardness and gloss of the plastic casings.

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  1. French:ingénierie des surfaces, traitement de surface, ...
  2. German:Oberflächentechnik, Oberflächenbehandlung, ...
  3. Italian:ingegneria delle superfici, trattamento superficiale, ...
  4. Spanish:ingeniería de superficies, ...
  5. Portuguese:engenharia de superfícies, tratamento de superfícies, ...
  6. Chinese:表面工程, 表面处理, ...
  7. Japanese:表面工学, 表面処理, ...
  8. Arabic:هَنْدَسَة الأَسْطُح, هَنْدَسَة السَّطْح, ...
  9. Hebrew:הַנְדַּסַת מִשְׁטָחִים, טִיפּוּל מִשְׁטָחִים, ...
  10. Russian:поверхностная инженерия, инженерия поверхностей, ...
  11. Ukrainian:інженерія поверхні, поверхнева обробка, ...
  12. Hindi:सतह अभियंत्रण, सर्फेस इंजीनियरिंग, ...
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