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/ˈæm.pjuːl/ · am.pu·le
noun
- A small hermetically sealed vial, often used to contain a sterile solution suitable for injection. The nurse carefully prepared the ampoule before administering the medication to the patient.
- A small glass container used to hold a perfume or fragrance. The ampoule was filled with a luxurious scent and placed on the dresser.
Did you know? The term 'ampoule' is often used in the medical field to refer to a small container used to hold a sterile solution, but it is also used in the perfume industry to describe a small glass container used to hold fragrances.