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ampoule

 

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Noun ampoule has 1 sense
  1. phial, vial, ampule, ampul, ampoule - a small bottle that contains a drug (especially a sealed sterile container for injection by needle)
    --1 is a kind of bottle

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Ampoule

Noun:

1. A small, sealed glass or plastic vessel used for storing and preserving liquids.

Example sentence: She carefully broke the ampoule to release the essential oils.

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2. (Medicine) A small glass vial used for containing and dispensing medication.

Example sentence: The nurse injected the contents of the ampoule into his arm.

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3. (Electronics) A bulbous glass or plastic container that encloses a vacuum and contains gases to produce light when an electric current is passed through it.

Example sentence: The old-fashioned incandescent light bulbs have been replaced by energy-efficient ampoules.

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Adjective:

1. (Informal) Popular or widely used.

Example sentence: The ampoule diet plan has become a popular trend among fitness enthusiasts.

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Verb:

1. (Local) The act of breaking or cracking an ampoule to release its contents.

Example sentence: The pharmacist carefully ampouled the medication before dispensing it to the patient.

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