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substrate

/ˈsʌbstɹeɪt/

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noun

Substrat

What an enzyme acts upon.

Examples :

"The enzyme lactase helps digest lactose; lactose is the substrate in this reaction. "

Das Enzym Laktase hilft, Laktose zu verdauen; Laktose ist das Substrat in dieser Reaktion.

biochemistry biology chemistry medicine

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noun

Untergrund, Substrat

A surface on which an organism grows, or to which an organism or an item is attached.

Examples :

"The rock surface of a rockpool is the substrate for a sessile organism such as a limpet."

Die Felsfläche eines Gezeitentümpels ist der Untergrund für einen festsitzenden Organismus wie eine Napfschnecke.

biology organism material environment science biochemistry ecology

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noun

Unterlage, Substrat

An underlying layer; a substratum.

Examples :

"The artist applied the paint directly to the wood substrate. "

Der Künstler trug die Farbe direkt auf die Holzunterlage auf.

material science biology geology chemistry environment structure

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noun

Substrat, Untergrundsprache

A language that is replaced in a population by another language and that influences the language imposed on its speakers.

Examples :

"The distinct accent of many English speakers in Ireland reveals the influence of Gaelic, which served as a substrate when English became the dominant language. "

Der ausgeprägte Akzent vieler englischer Muttersprachler in Irland zeigt den Einfluss des Gälischen, das als Substrat diente, als Englisch zur dominierenden Sprache wurde.

language linguistics history

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noun

Grundmetall

(plating) A metal which is plated with another metal which has different physical properties.

Examples :

"The inexpensive steel substrate was plated with a thin layer of gold to make the jewelry look more valuable. "

Das preiswerte Stahl-Grundmetall wurde mit einer dünnen Goldschicht beschichtet, um den Schmuck wertvoller aussehen zu lassen.

material technical industry

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noun

Untergrund, Träger

A surface to which a substance adheres.

Examples :

"The sticker adhered firmly to the substrate of the laptop. "

Der Aufkleber haftete fest auf dem Untergrund des Laptops.

material science chemistry biology

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noun

Untergrund, Basis

The substance lining the bottom edge of an enclosure.

Examples :

"Stream substrate affects fish longevity."

Der Untergrund des Baches beeinflusst die Langlebigkeit der Fische.

material substance environment biology

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verb

Unterlegen, unterstreuen

To strew or lay under.

Examples :

"Before painting the house, we need to substrate the floor with drop cloths to protect it from splatters. "

Bevor wir das Haus streichen, müssen wir den Boden mit Abdeckplanen unterlegen, um ihn vor Spritzern zu schützen.

material substance biology environment

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adjective

Geringfügig gefurcht

Having very slight furrows.

Examples :

"The substrate surface of the old vinyl record was covered in scratches and dust. "

Die geringfügig gefurchte Oberfläche der alten Schallplatte war mit Kratzern und Staub bedeckt.

appearance quality