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Ampule - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

An ampule is a small, sealed glass container used to hold liquid medicine or chemicals. It is designed to keep the contents sterile and is typically opened by breaking the neck.

ampule

/ˈæmpjuːl/ /ˈæmpjuːl/

Definition:

A small sealed glass container for liquid medicine, typically for injection.

Synonyms:

vial, phial, flask

Part of Speech:

noun

Antonyms:

bottle, jar

Common Collocations:

break the ampule, sterile ampule, glass ampule

Derivatives:

ampoules, ampul

Usage Tips:

Use "ampule" when referring to small medical containers; avoid confusion with larger bottles or vials.

Common Phrases:

break an ampule, sealed ampule, medicine in an ampule

Etymology:

From French "ampoule," from Latin "ampulla," meaning a small flask or bottle.

Examples:

  • 1. The nurse carefully broke the ampule to draw the medicine.
  • 2. Each vaccine dose is stored in a sterile glass ampule.
  • 3. He dropped the ampule and it shattered on the floor.
  • 4. The doctor prescribed a liquid medication in an ampule for injection.

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