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Definition of surface science in English:

surface science

noun

  • 1A science concerned with the surface of something; specifically the branch of physical science that deals with the properties of the surface of a solid, or the interface between any two phases, and the phenomena occurring there.

  • 2Science concerned only with superficial matters, science that lacks depth.

Origin

Mid 19th century; earliest use found in Dublin University Magazine.