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Supernatants

Noun (plural): Supernatants

Definition: The liquid portion remaining above the sediment or precipitate after centrifugation, settling, or filtration.

Example Sentence: After the centrifugation process, the supernatants were carefully decanted to separate them from the solid particles.

Adjective: Supernatants

Definition: Relating to or being the liquid portion remaining above the sediment or precipitate after centrifugation, settling, or filtration.

Example Sentence: The supernatants liquid phase contained a higher concentration of the intended compound compared to the sediment.

Related Term: Supernatant

A supernatant refers to the liquid portion remaining after various separation techniques, such as centrifugation or filtration.

Example Sentence: The supernatant obtained from the sediment was further analyzed to determine its chemical composition.