aliquot

[ al-i-kwuht ]

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.

noun

1. an aliquot part.

aliquot

/ 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

noun

1. an aliquot part

Word History and Origins

Origin of aliquot¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of aliquot¹

C16: from Latin: several, a few

Example Sentences

Aliquot, al′i-kwot, adj. such a part of a number as will divide it without a remainder.

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Ob mirum hic ingenium Venctiis aliquot annos publice condutus vixit.

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Mix the solution well, pour through a dry filter and determine the dextrose in an aliquot.

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Erant in iuventute Romana adulescentes aliquot, sodales adulescentium Tarquiniorum.

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These grooves run spirally, and form each an aliquot part of a revolution from the chamber to the muzzle.

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