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alligation

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al·​li·​ga·​tion | \ ˌal-ə-ˈgā-shən How to pronounce alligation (audio) \

Medical Definition of alligation

: a process or rule for the solution of problems concerning the compounding or mixing of ingredients differing in price or quality:
a : one applied when a definite mixture is required

— called also alligation alternate

b : one applied when the price or quality of the mixture is to be determined

— called also alligation medial

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“Alligation.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/alligation. Accessed 30 Jun. 2022.

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