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English noun: substrate

1. substrate (substance) the substance that is acted upon by an enzyme or ferment


Broader (hypernym)substance

2. substrate (location) a surface on which an organism grows or is attached


SamplesThe gardener talked about the proper substrate for acid-loving plants.


Synonymssubstratum


Broader (hypernym)surface

3. substrate (location) any stratum or layer lying underneath another


Synonymssubstratum


Broader (hypernym)stratum

4. substrate (communication) an indigenous language that contributes features to the language of an invading people who impose their language on the indigenous population


SamplesThe Celtic languages of Britain are a substrate for English.


Synonymssubstratum


Broader (hypernym)indigenous language









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