Supernatant: Definition with Supernatant Pictures and Photos

1. Adjective. Of a liquid; floating on the surface above a sediment or precipitate. "The supernatant fat was skimmed off"

Category relationships: Chemical Science, Chemistry
Similar to: Supported

2. Noun. The clear liquid that lies above a sediment or precipitate.

Generic synonyms: Liquid

1. a. Swimming above; floating on the surface; as, oil supernatant on water.

1. Adjective. (context: of a liquid) Lying above a sediment or precipitate ¹

2. Adjective. Floating on the surface of a liquid ¹

3. Noun. The liquid that lies above a sediment or precipitate; supernate ¹

4. Noun. Material that floats on the surface of a liquid ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

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