ampoule

UK
/ˈæmpjuːl/
US
/ˈæmpuːl/

Translations

ampoulenoun
ampoules
pl
UK
/ˈæmpjuːl/
US
/ˈæmpuːl/
The nurse carefully inserted the ampoule into the syringe.
Медсестра аккуратно вставила ампулу в шприц.
Additional translations
ampouleadjective
more ampoule
Comp.
most ampoule
Super.
UK
/ˈæm.puːl/
US
/ˈæm.puːl/
Used attributively to describe something supplied or packaged in ampoules.

Definitions

ampoulenoun
A small sealed vial which is used to contain and preserve a sample, usually a solid or liquid.
The nurse carefully broke the ampoule to administer the medication.
A small bulbous glass vessel used in laboratories to contain chemicals.
The chemist stored the volatile compound in an ampoule to prevent contamination.
ampouleadjective
Packaged in, supplied in, or relating to an ampoule.
The antibiotic was provided in ampoule form for hospital use.