Difference between Supernatant and Supernate

What is the difference between Supernatant and Supernate?

Supernatant as a noun is the liquid that lies above a sediment or precipitate; supernate while Supernate as a noun is a supernatant liquid

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Lying above a sediment or precipitate Floating on the surface of a liquid

Part of speech: noun

Definition: The liquid that lies above a sediment or precipitate; supernate Material that floats on the surface of a liquid

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A supernatant liquid

We hope you now know whether to use Supernatant or Supernate in your sentence.