substrate
noun/ˈsʌbstreɪt/
Frequency rank: #6,539 most common English word
Meaning
An underlying layer or surface on which a process occurs or to which a substance is applied.
Example sentence
The scientist coated the glass substrate with a thin layer of copper before running the experiment.
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