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substrate

/ˈsʌbstɹeɪt/

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noun

Sustrato

What an enzyme acts upon.

Examples :

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

La enzima lactasa ayuda a digerir la lactosa; la lactosa es el sustrato en esta reacción.

biochemistry biology chemistry medicine

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noun

Sustrato

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."

La superficie rocosa de una charca es el sustrato para un organismo sésil como una lapa.

biology organism material environment science biochemistry ecology

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noun

Sustrato, base

An underlying layer; a substratum.

Examples :

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

El artista aplicó la pintura directamente sobre el sustrato de madera.

material science biology geology chemistry environment structure

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noun

Sustrato

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. "

El acento distintivo de muchos hablantes de inglés en Irlanda revela la influencia del gaélico, que sirvió como sustrato cuando el inglés se convirtió en el idioma dominante.

language linguistics history

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noun

Metal base

(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. "

El metal base de acero, de bajo costo, fue chapado con una fina capa de oro para que las joyas parecieran más valiosas.

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noun

Sustrato, superficie

A surface to which a substance adheres.

Examples :

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

La pegatina se adhirió firmemente al sustrato del portátil.

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noun

Sustrato, base

The substance lining the bottom edge of an enclosure.

Examples :

"Stream substrate affects fish longevity."

El sustrato del arroyo afecta la longevidad de los peces.

material substance environment biology

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verb

Substrato

To strew or lay under.

Examples :

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

Antes de pintar la casa, necesitamos poner un substrato en el suelo con lonas para protegerlo de las salpicaduras.

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adjective

Ligeramente surcado

Having very slight furrows.

Examples :

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

La superficie ligeramente surcada del viejo disco de vinilo estaba cubierta de arañazos y polvo.

appearance quality