'Supernatant' definitions:
Definition of 'supernatant'
(from WordNet)
adjective
Of a liquid; floating on the surface above a sediment or precipitate; "the supernatant fat was skimmed off"
noun
The clear liquid that lies above a sediment or precipitate
Definition of 'Supernatant'
From: GCIDE
- Supernatant \Su`per*na"tant\, a. [L. supernatanus, p. pr. of supernatare to swim above; super above + natare to swim.] Swimming above; floating on the surface; as, oil supernatant on water. [1913 Webster] [1913 Webster]