Meaning
7 sensesAn underlying layer; a substratum.
Untergrund, Substrat, Bodengrund
The substance lining the bottom edge of an enclosure.
The substrate of an aquarium can affect the water's acidity.
Stream substrate affects fish longevity.
A substance acted upon, as by an enzyme.
Substrat
the substance that is acted upon by an enzyme or ferment
A surface on which an organism grows, or to which an organism or an item is attached.
The rock surface of a rockpool is the substrate for a sessile organism such as a limpet.
Nährboden, Substrat, Untergrund
a surface on which an organism grows or is attached
A language that is replaced in a population by another language and that influences the language imposed on its speakers.
Substratsprache, Substrat
субстра́тsubstrát
субстра́тsubstrát
A metal which is plated with another metal which has different physical properties.
Trägerschicht
A surface to which a substance adheres.
Trägerstoff, Trägermaterial, Untergrund
Examples
9 sentencesZiri bought some substrate for his tortoise's enclosure.
Ziri changed the substrate of his cat's litter.
Ziri uses unscented substrate for his cat's litter.
Ziri put scented substrate in his cat's litter.
The substrate is a type of sandy loam.
Translations
7 languagesBy meaning 1
By meaning 1
By meaning 5
Origin
Anglicization of substratum.Anglicization of substratum.
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Forms
plural: substrates| Singular | substrate |
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Synonyms
2 synonyms- an indigenous language that contributes features to the language of an invading people who impose their language on the indigenous population:substratum
- any stratum or layer lying underneath another:substratum
- a surface on which an organism grows or is attached:substratum