'Substrate' definitions:
Definition of 'substrate'
(from WordNet)
noun
The substance that is acted upon by an enzyme or ferment
noun
A surface on which an organism grows or is attached; "the gardener talked about the proper substrate for acid-loving plants" [syn: substrate, substratum]
noun
Any stratum or layer lying underneath another [syn: substrate, substratum]
noun
An indigenous language that contributes features to the language of an invading people who impose their language on the indigenous population; "the Celtic languages of Britain are a substrate for English" [syn: substrate, substratum]
Definition of 'Substrate'
From: GCIDE
- Substrate \Sub"strate\, n. A substratum. [R.] [1913 Webster]
Definition of 'Substrate'
From: GCIDE
- Substrate \Sub"strate\, a. Having very slight furrows. [R.] [1913 Webster]
Definition of 'Substrate'
From: GCIDE
- Substrate \Sub*strate"\, v. t. [L. substratus, p. p. of substrahere. See Substratum.] To strew or lay under anything. [Obs.] [1913 Webster]
- The melted glass being supported by the substrated sand. --Boyle. [1913 Webster]