al·i·quot
| \ ˈa-lə-ˌkwät
, -kwət \
, -kwət \
Definition of aliquot
1
: contained an exact number of times in something else
—used of a divisor or part 5 is an aliquot part of 15.an aliquot portion of a solution
2
: fractional
an aliquot part of invested capital
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“Aliquot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aliquot. Accessed 9 Aug. 2022.
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aliquot
adjective
al·i·quot
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Medical Definition of aliquot
(Entry 1 of 3)
: being an equal fractional part (as of a solution)
aliquot
nounMedical Definition of aliquot (Entry 2 of 3)
: an aliquot part
remove 50 ml aliquots at ten minute intervals
aliquot
transitive verbMedical Definition of aliquot (Entry 3 of 3)
: to divide (as a solution) into equal parts
aliquot
adjective
al·i·quot
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Legal Definition of aliquot
: of, relating to, or being a fraction or percentage of a whole
may deduct an aliquot part of the cost— D. Q. Posin
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The first known use of aliquot was in 1570
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