Substratum Definition
substratum
- noun
- a surface on which an organism grows or is attached; "the gardener talked about the proper substrate for acid-loving plants"
- any stratum or layer lying underneath another
- 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"
Words that rhyme with substratum
Usage tips for "substratum"
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