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substrate

sub·strate [ súb stràyt ] (plural sub·strates)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. chemistry something acted upon in biochemical reaction: a substance that is acted upon in a biochemical reaction

2. electronics semiconductor crystal used as base: a single crystal of a semiconductor used as the basis for an integrated circuit or transistor

3. biology 
Same as  substratum (sense 6)


4. biology 
Same as  mediumn (sense 10)


[Early 19th century. Anglicization of substratum]
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