vial
word
Definition
A small glass or plastic container, usually used to hold medicine, chemicals, or samples.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly used in medical, scientific, or laboratory contexts. Typical collocations: 'vial of medicine', 'blood vial'. Not usually used for everyday containers like bottles or jars.
Spanish: frasco - ampollaPortuguese (BR): frasco - ampolaPortuguese (PT): frasco - ampolaChinese (Simplified): 小瓶 - 小玻璃瓶Chinese (Traditional): 小瓶 - 小玻璃瓶Hindi: शीशी - कांच की बोतलीArabic: قَارورة صغيرة - أُمبولةBengali: ভায়াল - ছোট কাচের শিশিRussian: флакон - ампулаJapanese: バイアル - 小瓶Vietnamese: lọ nhỏ - ống nhỏKorean: 바이알 - 작은 유리병Turkish: şişecik - flakonUrdu: شیشیIndonesian: vial - botol kecil
Example Sentences
The nurse filled the vial with blood.
basic
She opened a vial of medicine.
basic
A vial contains a small amount of liquid.
basic
Can you hand me that vial over there?
natural
The doctor checked the label before injecting the vial’s contents.
natural
Some chemicals need to be stored in a dark vial to protect them.
natural