Experimental Methods

noun a portion of a larger whole, especially a sample taken for testing or analysis

• The scientist carefully measured out an aliquot of the solution for the experiment.
• Can you pour me an aliquot of that drink?
• I only need a tiny aliquot of sugar in my coffee.
• She only shared an aliquot of her thoughts with us, keeping most of them to herself.

noun a small to medium-sized primate that typically has a long tail, most kinds of which live in trees in tropical countries

preposition a word governing, and usually preceding, a noun or pronoun and expressing a relation to another word or element in the clause

• The researcher observed a monkey with a unique pattern of fur.
• I saw a monkey with a banana in its hand at the zoo.
• That monkey with the crazy antics always makes me laugh.
• She felt like a monkey with a heavy burden on her shoulders.

verb to pour or spread a liquid over something

• The chef carefully affused the sauce over the dish to enhance the flavor.
• I'll affuse some perfume before going out.
• She loves to affuse glitter all over her face before a night out.
• His words affused hope into her heart during a difficult time.