noun๐ShareWhat an enzyme acts upon."The enzyme lactase helps digest lactose; lactose is the substrate in this reaction. "biochemistrybiologychemistrymedicineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareA surface on which an organism grows, or to which an organism or an item is attached."The rock surface of a rockpool is the substrate for a sessile organism such as a limpet."biologyorganismmaterialenvironmentsciencebiochemistryecologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareAn underlying layer; a substratum."The artist applied the paint directly to the wood substrate. "materialsciencebiologygeologychemistryenvironmentstructureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareA language that is replaced in a population by another language and that influences the language imposed on its speakers."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. "languagelinguisticshistoryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐Share(plating) A metal which is plated with another metal which has different physical properties."The inexpensive steel substrate was plated with a thin layer of gold to make the jewelry look more valuable. "materialtechnicalindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareA surface to which a substance adheres."The sticker adhered firmly to the substrate of the laptop. "materialsciencechemistrybiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareThe substance lining the bottom edge of an enclosure."Stream substrate affects fish longevity."materialsubstanceenvironmentbiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo strew or lay under."Before painting the house, we need to substrate the floor with drop cloths to protect it from splatters. "materialsubstancebiologyenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective๐ShareHaving very slight furrows."The substrate surface of the old vinyl record was covered in scratches and dust. "appearancequalityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
