supernates

/ˈsuːpərneɪts/
noun
  1. Plural of supernate; multiple samples or portions of clear liquid above a solid after settling or centrifugation.
    • The researcher collected several supernates from different test tubes for analysis.
    • All supernates were stored in a refrigerator before the next step of the experiment.
    • Comparing the supernates from each sample helped identify differences in the mixtures.
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