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surface water
Subject:
Life Sciences

water that is found on the surface of the earth, e.g. in rivers, streams, and lakes etc.

surplus
Subject:
Economics

when estimated revenue is greater than expenditure.

surplus
Subject:
Accounting

in excess of what is expected

suspension
Subject:
Physical Sciences

heterogeneous mixture of solid particles mixed with a liquid. The solid does not dissolve in the...

suspension
Subject:
Geography

fine particles are carried within a body of water

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