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Glossary

# Aliquot

An aliquot is a measured portion of a larger sample. Dividing a peptide stock solution into small single-use aliquots before freezing prevents repeated freeze-thaw cycles and limits contamination of the whole batch. Low-binding tubes are often used for aliquots of dilute or hydrophobic peptides to minimise surface adsorption losses.

Source: [en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aliquot)

## Related terms

-   [Peptide](/glossary/peptide)
-   [Stock solution](/glossary/stock-solution)
-   [Adsorption](/glossary/adsorption)

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