Supernatant
Term · Environment · MLC-T-ENV-027285
(sue-per-NAY-tent) Liquid removed from settled sludge. Supernatant commonly refers to the liquid between the sludge on the bottom and the water surface of a basin or container.
| Identifier | MLC-T-ENV-027285 |
|---|---|
| Field | Environment |
| Subject | Laws, regulations and executive orders |
| References | Drinking Water Technical & Legal Terms |
Record as JSON
{
"id": "MLC-T-ENV-027285",
"term": "Supernatant",
"field": "Environment",
"definition": "(sue-per-NAY-tent) Liquid removed from settled sludge. Supernatant commonly refers to the liquid between the sludge on the bottom and the water surface of a basin or container.",
"subject": "Laws, regulations and executive orders",
"references": [
"Drinking Water Technical & Legal Terms"
],
"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/supernatant/"
}
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