al·i·quot ( l  -kw t , -kw t)n. A portion of the whole, especially one of two or more samples of something that have the same volume or weight. |
aliquot [al´ĭ-kwot]
1. a sample that is representative of the whole.
2. a number that will divide another without a remainder; e.g., 2 is an aliquot of 6.
aliquot
1. a sample that is representative of the whole.
2. a number that will divide another without a remainder; e.g. 2 is an aliquot of 6.
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