vials

word · lemma: vial

Definition

Small glass or plastic containers, typically used to hold medicine, chemicals, or samples.

Usage & Nuances

'Vial' is most often used in medical, scientific, and laboratory contexts. Common collocations are 'glass vial', 'plastic vial', and 'a vial of medicine'. 'Vial' is rarely used in everyday conversation unless discussing medications or lab work.

Example Sentences

The nurse filled three vials with blood.

basic

Please put the vials in the refrigerator.

basic

The scientist labeled all the vials carefully.

basic

Do you know where the vials from yesterday’s experiment are?

natural

She always double-checks the vials before starting any procedure.

natural

There aren’t enough vials left for everyone to get a sample.

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