aliquot

[ al-i-kwuh t ]
/ ˈæl ɪ kwət /

adjective

Mathematics. forming an exact proper divisor: An aliquot part of 15 is 5.
Chemistry, Pharmacology. comprising a known fraction of a whole and constituting a sample: an aliquot quantity of acid for analysis.

noun

an aliquot part.

Origin of aliquot

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

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British Dictionary definitions for aliquot

aliquot
/ (ˈælɪˌkwɒt) /

adjective

maths of, signifying, or relating to an exact divisor of a quantity or number 3 is an aliquot part of 12 Compare aliquant
consisting of equal quantities the sample was divided into five aliquot parts

noun

an aliquot part

Word Origin for aliquot

C16: from Latin: several, a few

Medical definitions for aliquot

aliquot
[ ălĭ-kwŏt′, -kwət ]

n.

A portion of the whole, especially one of two or more samples of something that have the same volume or weight.