Vial: meaning, definitions and examples

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vial

[ ˈvī(ə)l ]

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medical

A small container, typically cylindrical and made of glass, used to hold liquids.

Synonyms

bottle, flask, phial

Examples of usage

The nurse filled the vial with the patient's blood sample.
The vial was carefully sealed to prevent any leaks.

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chemistry

A small container used to store or transport chemicals or substances.

Synonyms

ampoule, flask, phial

Examples of usage

The scientist carefully labeled each vial with the name of the chemical inside.
The vial contained a highly reactive compound.

Translations

Translations of the word "vial" in other languages:

🇵🇹 frasco

🇮🇳 शीशी (sheeshi)

🇩🇪 Fläschchen

🇮🇩 botol kecil

🇺🇦 флакон

🇵🇱 fiolka

🇯🇵 小瓶 (kobin)

🇫🇷 flacon

🇪🇸 frasco

🇹🇷 şişe

🇰🇷 병 (byeong)

🇸🇦 قنينة (qaniyna)

🇨🇿 lahvička

🇸🇰 fľaštička

🇨🇳 小瓶 (xiǎo píng)

🇸🇮 viala

🇮🇸 vial

🇰🇿 флакон

🇬🇪 ფლაკონი (plakoni)

🇦🇿 flakon

🇲🇽 frasco

Word origin

The word 'vial' originated from the Old French word 'viau' or 'viale', which meant 'a glass container'. It has been used in English since the 14th century. Vials have been historically important in various fields such as medicine, chemistry, and alchemy for storing and transporting liquids and substances.