Substrates

What does SUBSTRATES mean?

Substrates is a form of SUBSTRATE.

1. noun

   the substance that is acted upon by an enzyme or ferment

2. noun

   a surface on which an organism grows or is attached

   “the gardener talked about the proper substrate for acid-loving plants”

3. noun

   any stratum or layer lying underneath another

4. 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”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.