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Substrate

Noun (biology):

1. The substance or surface on which an organism lives, grows, or is attached.

Example sentence: The coral reefs provide a fertile substrate for a diverse range of marine species.

Noun (chemistry):

1. A substance on which a catalyst acts, allowing a chemical reaction to occur.

Example sentence: The substrate molecule binds to the active site of the enzyme, initiating the chemical reaction.

Noun (technology):

1. The base material or surface on which electronic components or circuits are constructed.

Example sentence: The circuit boards are manufactured on a rigid substrate for enhanced durability.

Adjective:

1. Describing something that underlies or provides a foundation for another thing.

Example sentence: The historical context serves as the substrate for understanding the author's motives.

Verb:

1. To apply or spread a substance onto a surface as a base layer.

Example sentence: The artist chose to substrate the canvas with a layer of gesso before painting.