This arrangement provides a protective surface with flexibility when the sea star moves around and rigidity when required.

The varnished leather from which the gun got its name acted merely as the outer protective surface of the piece.

The pressure causes the skin to die and form a hard, protective surface.

Afterwards, a protective surface usually forms on the inside of copper tubes that retards leaching.

Burn victims need fluids immediately, because they lose so much water when the skin's protective surface is suddenly lost.

This wearing away causes cartilage to lose some of its elasticity and protective surface.

It essentially measures how far an object is allowed to protrude against a protective surface.

These work by creating a protective surface that spray paint cannot bond to.

I expect,' said Teppic, 'that your ears develop protective rough surfaces after a while?

The light from her phaser reflected in the protective surface of her helmet.