SUPERNATANT

supernatant

Noun

  1. The liquid that lies above a sediment or precipitate; supernate
  2. Material that floats on the surface of a liquid

Adjective

  1. Lying above a sediment or precipitate
  2. Floating on the surface of a liquid
    oil supernatant on water


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