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supernatant

DEFINITIONS OF: supernatant

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adj of a liquid; floating on the surface above a sediment or precipitate

“the supernatant fat was skimmed off”
Synonyms
supported
held up or having the weight borne especially from below

n the clear liquid that lies above a sediment or precipitate

Type of:
liquid
a substance that is liquid at room temperature and pressure
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