Definitions

1. noun

the act of mixing two or more substances in a specific proportion

“The pharmacist used alligation to prepare the exact dosage of medicine.”

2. noun

in medieval alchemy, the process of combining substances to produce a new substance with supposedly magical properties

“The alchemist spent years mastering the art of alligation to create the Philosopher’s Stone.”

3. verb

to combine or mix substances in a specific proportion

“She alligated the ingredients to create a unique flavor.”