Supernatant

Origin

- + natant

Full definition of supernatant

Adjective

1. (of a liquid) Lying above a sediment or precipitate
2. Floating on the surface of a liquidoil supernatant on water

Antonyms

• infranatant

Noun

1. The liquid that lies above a sediment or precipitate; supernate
2. Material that floats on the surface of a liquid