alligation
noun
al·li·ga·tion
ˌal-ə-ˈgā-shən 
: a process or rule for the solution of problems concerning the compounding or mixing of ingredients differing in price or quality:
a
: one applied when a definite mixture is required
called also alligation alternate
b
: one applied when the price or quality of the mixture is to be determined
called also alligation medial
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“Alligation.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/alligation. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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