English adjective: supernatant | |||
1. | supernatant of a liquid; floating on the surface above a sediment or precipitate | ||
Samples | The supernatant fat was skimmed off. | ||
Similar | supported | ||
Domain category | chemical science, chemistry | ||
Antonyms | unsupported | ||
English noun: supernatant | |||
1. | supernatant (object) the clear liquid that lies above a sediment or precipitate | ||
Broader (hypernym) | liquid | ||