SUBSTRATUM


Meaning of SUBSTRATUM in English

(substrata)

A ~ of something is a layer that lies under the surface of another layer, or a feature that is less obvious than other features. (FORMAL)

...its deep ~ of chalk...

N-COUNT: with supp, usu N of n

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