Substrate

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-005750",
  "term": "Substrate",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "The base material or surface upon which another material is applied, deposited, or processed. It provides the foundation for subsequent layers or treatments in manufacturing, influencing the final product's properties and performance. Common substrates include metals, plastics, glass, and textiles, chosen for their mechanical, thermal, or chemical characteristics.",
  "synonyms": [
    "underlayer"
  ],
  "subject": "Manufacturing",
  "see_also": [
    "underlayer"
  ],
  "translations": {
    "de": "Substrat",
    "es": "sustrato",
    "fr": "substrat"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/substrate/"
}