Meaning of supernatant in English

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

   • supported

2. Noun

   supernatant

   Definitions

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