What does supernatant mean?
Supernatant means (chiefly of a liquid) Lying or floating above a denser fluid, or above a solid sediment or precipitate (which has been separated by crystallisation, centrifugation etc.)..
Supernatant
Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
Meaning
(chiefly of a liquid) Lying or floating above a denser fluid, or above a solid sediment or precipitate (which has been separated by crystallisation, centrifugation etc.)..
Definitions by Sense
- (chiefly of a liquid) Lying or floating above a denser fluid, or above a solid sediment or precipitate (which has been separated by crystallisation, centrifugation etc.).
- The liquid that lies above a sediment or precipitate.
- Material that floats on the surface of a liquid.
Example Sentences
There may be a place at some certain latitude between the poles and the line on each side the equator, where the inflammable supernatant atmosphere may end, owing to the greater centrifugal force of the heavier aerial atmosphere.
Synonyms for supernatant
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Word Forms
- supernatants
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for supernatant?
Common synonyms include supernate, supported.
What is the opposite of supernatant?
Possible antonyms include infranatant.
How do you use supernatant in a sentence?
There may be a place at some certain latitude between the poles and the line on each side the equator, where the inflammable supernatant atmosphere may end, owing to the greater centrifugal force of the heavier aerial atmosphere.
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