Substrata: meaning, definitions and examples
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substrata
[ หsสbstrษหtษ ]
scientific term
Substrata refers to the underlying layer or foundation that is situated beneath a surface layer or substrate. In geology, it can denote the layer of rock or soil beneath the topsoil that is crucial in influencing the characteristics of the surface materials above it. In biology, it may describe the surface or medium on which an organism grows or is attached. The term is widely used in various scientific disciplines to denote supportive layers or materials that affect the environment and conditions of growth.
Synonyms
base, foundation, layer, stratum.
Examples of usage
- The archaeologists discovered ancient artifacts in the substrata of the site.
- Roots of plants extend into the substrata to reach nutrients.
- The substrata of the earth holds significant geological history.
Translations
Translations of the word "substrata" in other languages:
๐ต๐น substrato
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคงเคพเคฐ
๐ฉ๐ช Substrat
๐ฎ๐ฉ substrat
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟัะดััะธะปะฐััะฐ ะฟะพัะพะดะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ substrat
๐ฏ๐ต ๅบ็ค
๐ซ๐ท substrat
๐ช๐ธ sustrato
๐น๐ท substrat
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ธฐ๋ฐ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุงูุทุจูุฉ ุงูุฃุณุงุณูุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ substrรกt
๐ธ๐ฐ substrรกt
๐จ๐ณ ๅบๅบ
๐ธ๐ฎ substrat
๐ฎ๐ธ grunvรถllur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ััะฑัััะฐั
๐ฌ๐ช แกแฃแแกแขแ แแขแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ substrat
๐ฒ๐ฝ sustrato
Etymology
The word 'substrata' derives from the Latin term 'substratum', which combines 'sub-' meaning 'under' and 'stratum' meaning 'layer' or 'spread'. Originally used in the context of geology, it has expanded to various disciplines including biology, materials science, and philosophy to describe foundational layers that exist beneath a surface. The usage of the term can be traced back to the 19th century when it began to appear in scientific literature, becoming common in various fields of study. Over time, it has been adopted in discussions of ecology and environmental science, particularly regarding the interactions of organisms with their physical surroundings.
Word Frequency Rank
At rank #28,700, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.
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