Meaning 1formal; academic and technical · 82%
An underlying basis on which something rests or develops.
Natural examples
Der Boden bildet ein geeignetes Substrat für die Pflanzen.
The soil provides a suitable basis for the plants.
Auf diesem Substrat konnte sich die neue Theorie entwickeln.
The new theory could develop on this foundation.
Mikroorganismen vermehren sich auf einem feuchten Substrat.
Microorganisms multiply on a moist substrate.
Usage note
Substrat is neuter and forms Substrate; its exact sense depends on the scientific field.
Mini-lesson: Substrat
An underlying basis on which something rests or develops. Substrat is neuter and forms Substrate; its exact sense depends on the scientific field.
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