surface state

UK: /ˈsɜːfɪs ˌsteɪt/

Definition

Definition of surface state - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

materials

Rare

current physical or chemical condition of an object's outer layer

Rare

The corrosion resistance depends strongly on the surface state of the alloy.

physics

TECH.

electronic energy level existing only at the outer layer of a solid

TECH.

The sensor's sensitivity changed when a new surface state formed on the crystal.

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Expressions with surface

on the surface

adv.

at the outermost layer or level

The paint looks fine on the surface but is peeling underneath.

below the surface

adv.

in a position under the top layer

The fish swam below the surface.

bring to the surface

cause something to rise to the top

The diver brought the treasure to the surface.

bubble to the surface

rise to the top of a liquid

The air bubbles to the surface of the water.

under the surface

adv.

existing beneath the top layer or exterior

The water was calm, but under the surface, currents were strong.

beneath the surface

adv.

under the top layer

The treasure was buried beneath the surface of the sand.

Expressions with state

bellwether state

state voting for the winning candidate

Ohio is often considered a bellwether state in elections.

blue state

US state that predominantly votes for the Democratic Party

California is often considered a blue state due to its voting patterns.

deep state

network of powerful officials influencing government decisions beyond control of elected leaders

Some commentators claimed the deep state tried to block the new president’s reforms.

fifty-first state

region or territory perceived as under excessive American influence or control

Some critics refer to Canada as America's fifty-first state due to cultural similarities..

change of state

alteration in condition or circumstances

His promotion led to a significant change of state in his lifestyle..

in a sorry state

adj.

in poor condition or quality

The garden is in a sorry state after the storm.

in a state

adj.

in a messy or disorganized condition

His room was in a state after the party.

state the obvious

say something everyone already knows

He tends to state the obvious during meetings.

state of flux

condition of continuous change or movement

The company is in a state of flux after the merger.

state of play

current situation or status of an activity

The manager briefed us on the state of play of the project..

Terms with surface state included in their meaning

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ground contact

movement

moment or state when a body or object touches the ground surface

flotation

buoyancy

state of floating on a liquid surface

perpendicularity

mathematics

state of being at right angles to a given line or surface

penup

drawing

state when the pen is lifted from the surface

Examples of surface state in a sentence

Microscopic analysis revealed that the surface state had deteriorated after repeated cleaning cycles.
The researcher measured how the new coating altered the metal's surface state.
Light absorption depends strongly on the surface state of the semiconductor wafer.