substratenoun [ C ]
uk/ˈsʌb.streɪt/us/ˈsʌb.streɪt/specializedbiology a substance or surface that an organism grows and lives on and is supported by
chemistry a substance that an enzyme (= chemical made by living cells) acts on to produce a chemical reaction
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Surfaces of objects
- -backed
- back
- base
- bed
- crust
- face
- facet
- flange
- front
- nap
- overlay
- plate
- rear
- reverse
- side
- superficialis
- surface
- surface area
- underneath
- underside
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