Definition of substrates

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Definition of substrates

  • any stratum or layer lying underneath another (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. substratum
  • an indigenous language that contributes features to the language of an invading people who impose their language on the indigenous population (noun)

    Examples

    1. the Celtic languages of Britain are a substrate for English

    Synonyms

    1. substratum
  • a surface on which an organism grows or is attached (noun)

    Examples

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

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    1. substratum
  • the substance that is acted upon by an enzyme or ferment (noun)

See definition of substrates in Merriam Webster