| 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 | ||