What is another word for surface element?
Pronunciation: [sˈɜːfɪs ˈɛlɪmənt] (IPA) 
The term "surface element" can be interchangeable with other words depending on the context of its usage. Some synonyms for surface element include facet, side, plane, layer, sector, aspect, feature, portion, section, and component. In mathematics, "area element" can also be used for surface elements, and in physics, "infinitesimal surface" is a similar term. In architecture, "facade" may be used for the surface element of a building, while in geology, "lithosphere" refers to the outermost layer of the Earth's surface. The use of these various synonyms for surface elements depends on the discipline and the context in which the term is being used.
