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substrate

Pronunciation: [ˈsʌbˌstreɪt]

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Learn how to use substrate in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “science”

(noun) a material or substance that is the base or foundation for something else to grow or develop on. In science, a substrate can be where plants grow or where chemical reactions happen.

Example

The flowers grew beautifully on the nutrient-rich substrate in the garden.

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Without a suitable substrate, the seeds didn't have anything to grow on.

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What kind of substrate is best for growing vegetables?

Context: “biology”

(noun) the surface or material that an organism lives on or uses. This can be the ground under a plant or the surface a fungus grows on.

Example

The moss thrived on the damp substrate of the old tree.

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The bacteria could not survive without a proper substrate.

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What types of substrates do different organisms prefer?

Context: “technology”

(noun) a layer or substance used in manufacturing, especially in electronics. In technology, it’s often the base layer for something like a computer chip.

Example

The engineers used a silicon substrate to create the new computer chips.

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Without a reliable substrate, the circuit board could not function properly.

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What materials are typically used as substrates in electronic devices?

How to pronounce substrate

Pronunciation: [ˈsʌbˌstreɪt]

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