supernates
/ˈsuːpərneɪts/
noun
- 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.