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Substrate
01
the substance that is acted upon by an enzyme or ferment
02
an indigenous language that contributes features to the language of an invading people who impose their language on the indigenous population
03
any stratum or layer lying underneath another
04
the underlying surface or material where an organism attaches, grows, or feeds
substrate
n
Example
The enzyme recognizes the substrate and catalyzes the reaction.
Earthworms burrow through the soil substrate, aiding in its aeration and nutrient mixing.
The biofilm developed on the substrate of the water pipe, consisting of various microorganisms.
Researchers chose a gel-like substrate in the Petri dish to culture and observe bacterial growth.
Aquarium plants need a sandy substrate to root and obtain nutrients effectively.
