Substrate: meaning, definitions and examples

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substrate

[ ˈsʌb.streɪt ]

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biology

A substance or layer that underlies something, or on which some process occurs.

Synonyms

base, foundation, ground

Examples of usage

The soil provides a substrate for plant growth.
The substrate of the coral reef is made up of limestone.

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chemistry

The surface or material on or from which an organism lives, grows, or obtains its nourishment.

Synonyms

matrix, medium, surface

Examples of usage

The glass substrate is essential for the growth of the cells in the laboratory.
The bacteria thrive on the substrate provided by the decaying matter.

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chemistry

To provide a surface on which a process can occur.

Synonyms

apply, coat, cover

Examples of usage

The scientist will substrate the petri dish before adding the bacteria culture.
It is important to substrate the material to ensure proper adhesion.

Translations

Translations of the word "substrate" in other languages:

🇵🇹 substrato

🇮🇳 आधार

🇩🇪 Substrat

🇮🇩 substrat

🇺🇦 субстрат

🇵🇱 substrat

🇯🇵 基質 (kijitsu)

🇫🇷 substrat

🇪🇸 sustrato

🇹🇷 substrat

🇰🇷 기질 (gijil)

🇸🇦 ركيزة

🇨🇿 substrát

🇸🇰 substrát

🇨🇳 基质 (jīzhì)

🇸🇮 substrat

🇮🇸 undirlag

🇰🇿 субстрат

🇬🇪 სუბსტრატი

🇦🇿 substrat

🇲🇽 sustrato

Word origin

The word 'substrate' originated from the Latin word 'substratus', which is the past participle of 'substernere' meaning 'to spread under'. The term has been used in various scientific fields to refer to the underlying surface or material on which something else is based or grows.