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supernatant definition

super·na·tant (so̵̅o̅′pər nāt′'nt)

adjective

  1. floating on the surface or over something
  2. Chem. designating or of a liquid standing above a precipitate

Etymology: L supernatans, prp. of supernatare, to swim above < super- (see super-) + natare, to swim (see natant)

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