supernatant

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The phage-free supernatant served as a comparative control.

From Science Daily • Oct. 26, 2023

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

In the tube that contained the phage labeled with 32P, the radioactivity was detected in the pellet that contained the heavier bacterial cells, and no radioactivity was detected in the supernatant.

From Textbooks • Jun. 9, 2022

Tubes were put on the magnet until the supernatant ran clear so that it could be removed and discarded.

From Nature • Sep. 19, 2017

Pour off the supernatant water, place the glue thus softened in a wide-mouthed bottle; add sufficient Glacial Acid to cover the Glue, and facilitate the solution by standing the bottle in warm water.

From One Thousand Secrets of Wise and Rich Men Revealed by Bogardus, C. A.