substrate (B2)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈsʌbstreɪt/
Definition
The surface or substance on which an organism (such as a plant or animal) lives, grows, or is found, or that a substance acts upon (especially in biology or chemistry).
Examples
The moss grew on a rocky substrate.
Enzymes bind to their specific substrate to catalyze reactions.
Microorganisms colonize various substrates in the soil.
How to Use substrate
- substrate for (prepositional phrase)
- The material or surface that serves as a base or foundation for something. — "The soil provides a rich substrate for plant growth."
- act on substrate (collocation)
- For an enzyme or chemical to perform its function on the substance it affects. — "The catalyst will act on the substrate to produce the desired chemical."
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