Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

cell-supernatant

noun

/ˈsɛl ˈsuːpərˌneɪtənt/

Definition

The liquid that remains after cells have been removed from a culture.

Examples

The scientist analyzed the cell supernatant for proteins and hormones.
After centrifuging the sample, the cell supernatant was collected for further testing.

Meaning

Cell supernatant is the fluid that separates from the solid parts of a cell culture following centrifugation, often used to analyze substances secreted by the cells.