Supernatant

noun

Word Frequency: 1.6

Definitions

1.nounThe liquid that lies above a sediment or precipitate; supernate

2.nounMaterial that floats on the surface of a liquid

3.adjective(of a liquid) Lying above a sediment or precipitate

4.adjectiveFloating on the surface of a liquid

"oil supernatant on water"

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