What is the term for the liquid coming from the top of a centrifuge?

The term for the liquid coming from the top of a centrifuge is "centrate." In the centrifugation process, the centrifuge spins samples at high speeds, causing denser materials to settle at the bottom of the container, forming a solid phase usually referred to as the sediment or pellet. The lighter liquid that remains above this solid phase is the centrates. This liquid typically contains the dissolved substances and is separated from the solid material during the centrifugation process. Understanding the terminology associated with centrifugation helps in accurately describing the separation of materials in wastewater treatment and other related fields.