das Trägermaterial
Translation
carrier material, support material, substrate
Examples
Das ist ein poröses Trägermaterial.
This is a porous carrier material.
Diese Trägermaterialien sind sehr teuer.
These carrier materials are very expensive.
Grammar Patterns
((as sth.)) as a carrier material This polymer serves as a carrier material.
((for sth.)) carrier material for sth. We need a carrier material for the active ingredient.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Substrat (substrate), Unterlage (base layer)
Etymology
A compound of 'Träger' (carrier) and 'Material' (material).
Memory Tips
It's a very literal term: a 'material' that acts as a 'carrier' for another substance.