Dictionary Check: substrate
"substrate" is a valid word!
Scrabble
11
points
Words with Friends
13
points
Definition
noun
the substance that is acted upon by an enzyme or ferment
noun
a surface on which an organism grows or is attached
Example:
"the gardener talked about the proper substrate for acid-loving plants"
noun
any stratum or layer lying underneath another
noun
an indigenous language that contributes features to the language of an invading people who impose their language on the indigenous population
Example:
"the Celtic languages of Britain are a substrate for English"
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