Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
supernate
verb
/ˈsuːpərneɪt/
Definition
To be suspended above another substance.
Examples
- The oil supernated above the water after being mixed.
- In the experiment, the salt solution supernated over the denser syrup.
Meaning
Supernate refers to the process where one substance, particularly a liquid, floats or is suspended above another due to differences in density.
Synonyms
- Float
- Hover
- Rise
