noun
Meaning 1
The state of being substantive.
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Standard Lemma guide
substantivity
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noun
Meaning 2
The ability of a chemical or dye to stick to a target.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Examples
- http://chlorhexidinefacts.com/mechanism-of-action.html Protein bound chlorhexidine releases slowly leading to prolonged activity. This phenomenon is known as substantivity and allows for a longer duration of antimicrobial action against a broad spectrum of bacteria and fungi.
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History
Etymology
Etymology tree English substantive Proto-Indo-European *-teh2 Proto-Indo-European *-ts Proto-Indo-European *-teh2ts Latin -itāsder. Old French -itebor. Middle English -ite English -ity English substantivity From substantive + -ity.