Meaning of supernatant in English

Table of contents
  1. Pronunciation
  2. Classifying Adjective
    1. Definitions
  3. Noun
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

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  1. Classifying Adjective

    supernatant

    Definitions

    1. of a liquid

    Examples

    • « floating on the surface above a sediment or precipitate »
    • « the supernatant fat was skimmed off »

    Synonyms

  2. Noun

    supernatant

    Definitions

    1. a liquid lying above a sediment (floating on the surface)

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