Germ
Germ noun - The source from which something grows or develops.
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Synonyms for Germ
Substratum and germ are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Substratum" instead a noun "Germ".
Substratum
Substratum noun - Any stratum or layer lying underneath another.
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Synonyms for Substratum
Germ and substratum are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Germ" instead a noun "Substratum".
Nearby Word: substrate
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