noun
R
The liquid that stays on top after some stuff has settled at the bottom.
After spinning the mixture fast, the supernatant was taken off carefully.
R
The liquid part left after the heavier parts are taken out.
We studied the supernatant to find out how much stuff was in it.
translation
The liquid that stays on top after some stuff has settled at the bottom.; The liquid part left after the heavier parts are taken out.
Word Forms
Plural
supernatants