aliquot

(noun, adjective, verb)

adjective

1. signifying an exact divisor or factor of a quantity

Similar word(s): fractional

noun

1. an integer that is an exact divisor of some quantity

- 4 is an aliquot part of 12

Definition categories: quantity, divisor

verb

1. (chemistry, biotechnology, transitive, informal) To separate a volume of solution or suspension into aliquots.