Alligations

/ˌæl.ɪˈɡeɪ.ʃənz/ noun

Plural of alligation; multiple problems or calculations involving the mixing of substances to reach specific proportions or averages.

Plural form of 'alligation.' The technique included different types of problems called 'alligation medial' (finding average value) and 'alligation alternate' (determining mixture ratios).

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