HyperDic: supernatant

English > 2 senses of the word supernatant:
ADJECTIVEallsupernatantof a liquid / liquid
NOUNobjectsupernatantthe clear liquid / liquid that lies above a sediment or precipitate
English > supernatant: 2 senses > adjective 1
MeaningOf a liquid / liquid; floating on the surface above a sediment or precipitate.
Example"the supernatant fat was skimmed off"
Categorychemistry, chemical scienceThe science of matter
Broadersupportedheld up or having the weight borne especially from below
Nounssupernatantthe clear liquid / liquid that lies above a sediment or precipitate
English > supernatant: 2 senses > noun 1, object
MeaningThe clear liquid / liquid that lies above a sediment or precipitate.
BroaderliquidA substance that is liquid / liquid at room temperature and pressure
Adjectivessupernatantof a liquid / liquid

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