Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
substrate
noun
/ˈsʌb.streɪt/
Definition
A substrate is an underlying substance or layer that supports or serves as a foundation for something else.
Examples
- In biology, the soil acts as a substrate for many plants, providing nutrients.
- The enzyme worked on a specific substrate to catalyze the reaction.
- In painting, the canvas is the substrate on which the artist applies colors.
Meaning
In various contexts, a substrate can refer to the surface or medium that something else is built upon or interacts with.
Synonyms
- base
- foundation
- medium
- layer
