substratum

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He thought of doing a huge abstraction called Substratum Dream of a Flag-pole Skater.

From "Cannery Row" by John Steinbeck

Substratum, sub-strā′tum, n. an under stratum or layer, a fundamental element: the substance in which qualities exist.

From Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 4 of 4: S-Z and supplements) by Various

Substratum of limestone, caves, hollows, and sink holes.

From A New Guide for Emigrants to the West by Peck, John Mason

Substratum: Paddy straw is the main substratum used for growing mushrooms-it contains cellulose and lignin, both of which are necessary for the growth of mushrooms.

From Free from School by Alvares, Rahul