noun Download 🔗Share What an enzyme acts upon. Examples : "The enzyme lactase helps digest lactose; lactose is the substrate in this reaction. " biochemistry biology chemistry medicine Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
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noun Download 🔗Share An underlying layer; a substratum. Examples : "The artist applied the paint directly to the wood substrate. " material science biology geology chemistry environment structure Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share 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. " language linguistics history Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share (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. " material technical industry Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A surface to which a substance adheres. Examples : "The sticker adhered firmly to the substrate of the laptop. " material science chemistry biology Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The substance lining the bottom edge of an enclosure. Examples : "Stream substrate affects fish longevity." material substance environment biology Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
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adjective Download 🔗Share Having very slight furrows. Examples : "The substrate surface of the old vinyl record was covered in scratches and dust. " appearance quality Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
