ampoule

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A small hermetically sealed vial, often used to contain a sterile solution suitable for injection.

Pronunciation

/ˈæm.puːl/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-ampoule.wav /ˈæm.pjuːl/

Word forms

ampoule ampoules ampule ampul

Etymology

Borrowed from French ampoule. Etymologically equivalent to amphora + -ule/-le. Doublet of ampulla.

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