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sur·face as·sim·i·la·tion

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  1. adsorption, surface assimilationnoun

    the accumulation of molecules of a gas to form a thin film on the surface of a solid

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  1. surface assimilation

    Surface assimilation is a phonological process wherein a phoneme (sound) changes to become more similar, or identical, to a neighboring sound. This adjustment typically occurs at the place of articulation and is influenced by the adjacent sounds, making the pronunciation smoother or easier. It's often seen in casual or rapid speech in many languages.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of surface assimilation in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of surface assimilation in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

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