Substratum
Pronunciation: /ˈsəbˈstɹætəm/
Substratum (noun)
- A layer that lies beneath another layer, often providing support or a foundation.
- The basic material or substance that supports something else, especially in a scientific context.
Examples
- The substratum of the soil affects plant growth.
- A strong substratum is essential for building stability.
Common collocations: beneath the substratum, examine the substratum, provide a substratum, reinforce the substratum