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supernatant

[soo-per-neyt-nt] / ˌsu pərˈneɪt nt /


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The phage-free supernatant served as a comparative control.

From Science Daily • Oct. 26, 2023

The heavier bacterial cells settled down and formed a pellet, whereas the lighter phage particles stayed in the supernatant.

From Textbooks • Jun. 9, 2022

In the tube that contained phage labeled with 35S, the supernatant contained the radioactively labeled phage, whereas no radioactivity was detected in the pellet.

From Textbooks • Jun. 9, 2022

After removal of the supernatant, the pellet was washed using 100 µl 70% ethanol and dried in vacuum.

From Nature • May 8, 2018

Allow undissolved powder to settle, then decant the supernatant fluid to a clean 100 c.c. measuring cylinder.

From The Elements of Bacteriological Technique A Laboratory Guide for Medical, Dental, and Technical Students. Second Edition Rewritten and Enlarged. by Eyre, J. W. H. (John William Henry)




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