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Definition of Aliquot
1. Noun. An integer that is an exact divisor of some quantity. "4 is an aliquot part of 12"
2. Adjective. Signifying an exact divisor or factor of a quantity.
Definition of Aliquot
1. a. An aliquot part of a number or quantity is one which will divide it without a remainder; thus, 5 is an aliquot part of 15. Opposed to aliquant.
Definition of Aliquot
1. Adjective. Contained in the whole an integral number of times; ¹
2. Noun. (chemistry biotechnology) a portion of a total amount of a solution or suspension. ¹
3. Verb. (slang chemistry biotechnology transitive) to separate a volume of solution or suspension into aliquots. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Aliquot
1. a number that divides evenly into another [n -S]
Medical Definition of Aliquot
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Lexicographical Neighbors of Aliquot
Literary usage of Aliquot
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Mathematical Dictionary and Cyclopedia of Mathematical Science: Comprising by Charles Davies, William Guy Peck (1855)
"Thus, 2 is an aliquot part of 4 6, or any even number ; and 1 is an aliquot part
... To find all of the aliquot parts of any number : Divide it by the least ..."
2. Dictionary of national biography by Leslie Stephen, Sidney Lee (1892)
"... aliquot nation which afterwards became puritan and Theologorum,' Hague, 1602.
It was «gain republican, and to the reformed churches of engraved by ..."
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