aliquot

American  

[al-i-kwuht] / ˈæl ɪ kwət /

adjective

1. Mathematics. forming an exact proper divisor.

   An aliquot part of 15 is 5.

2. Chemistry, Pharmacology. comprising a known fraction of a whole and constituting a sample.

   an aliquot quantity of acid for analysis.

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noun

1. an aliquot part.

aliquot British  

/ ˈælɪˌkwɒt /

adjective

1. maths of, signifying, or relating to an exact divisor of a quantity or number Compare aliquant

   3 is an aliquot part of 12

2. consisting of equal quantities

   the sample was divided into five aliquot parts

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noun

1. an aliquot part

Etymology

Origin of aliquot

1560–70; < Latin, equivalent to ali- some other + quot as many as