sequestrate

v 1: keep away from others; "He sequestered himself in his study

to write a book" [syn: {seclude}, {sequester}, {withdraw}]

2: set apart from others; "The dentist sequesters the tooth he

is working on" [syn: {sequester}, {keep apart}, {set apart},

{isolate}]

substrate

The body or base layer of an {integrated circuit},

onto which other layers are deposited to form the circuit.

The substrate is usually Silicon, though Sapphire is used for

certain applications, particularly military, where radiation

resistance is important. The substrate is originally part of

the {wafer} from which the {die} is cut. It is used as the

electrical {ground} for the circuit.

(1996-04-07)