1. the process of applying a surface layer or coating to something
Usage: construction/engineering
2. material used to create or cover a surface
Usage: construction/engineering

1. coming up to or appearing on the surface
Usage: present participle of ‘surface’
2. becoming known or visible after being hidden
Usage: present participle of ‘surface’

Examples

• The submarine is surfacing near the harbor.
• New evidence is surfacing in the investigation.
• The whale surfaced to breathe before diving again.
• Old memories keep surfacing when I visit my hometown.
• The road surfacing project will begin next month.
• They chose concrete for the surfacing of the new driveway.
• Problems with the plan are surfacing as we move forward.