English Explanatory Dictionary

aliquot

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Contained in the whole an integral number of times, a factor or divisor.
noun
  1. A portion of a total amount (of some substance or a sample or specimen thereof, usually a solution or suspension).
  2. Such a portion that divides evenly into the total with no remainder.
verb
  1. To separate a volume of solution or suspension into aliquots.

Pronunciation

/ˈæl.ɪ.kwɒt/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-aliquot.wav /ˈæl.ɪ.kwɑt/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Wodencafe-aliquot.wav /ˈæl.ɪ.kwɔt/

Word forms

aliquot aliquots aliquoting aliquotting aliquoted aliquotted

Etymology

From French aliquote, from Latin aliquot.

Synonyms

aliquant

Antonyms

aliquant

Derived words

subaliquot
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