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

Example Sentences

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aliquot

After repeating the washing process twice, the solid content of the dispersion was determined based on weight after drying an aliquot of the dispersion.

From Nature ● Mar. 14, 2017

One aliquot per sample was processed immediately for EM analysis to verify the quality of purification; the remaining aliquots were flash-frozen in liquid nitrogen and stored at −80°C for assay of complexII activity.

From Nature ● Apr. 4, 2014

So I managed to pass the note to Clara, who left the room; and then I wrote down the aliquot parts of a pound, and folded it ready so as to pull out next time.

From A Fluttered Dovecote by Fenn, George Manville

This imaginary lira of medi�val Florence was itself divided, like the florin, into soldi and denari, similar aliquot parts.

From The History of Currency, 1252 to 1896 by Shaw, William Arthur

Lesser quantities may be formed also, but still they correspond to aliquot parts of the full team of eight oxen.

From Villainage in England Essays in English Mediaeval History by Vinogradoff, Paul