| supernatant | <chemistry> The soluble liquid fraction of a sample after centrifugation or precipitation of insoluble solids. (19 Jan 1998) |
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| supernatant fluid | Clear fluid that, after the settling out of an insoluble liquid or solid by the action of normal gravity or of centrifugal force, takes up the upper portion of the contents of a vessel. (05 Mar 2000) |