vial

noun

vi·​al ˈvī(-ə)l How to pronounce vial (audio)
: a small closed or closable vessel especially for liquids

Examples of vial in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The discounts will only apply to low-dose vials of the drug sold solely through its direct-to-consumer online portal, LillyDirect. Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes, 3 Sep. 2024 Prosecutors found 79 vials of ketamine and approximately 3 pounds of pills containing methamphetamine, psilocybin mushrooms, cocaine and prescription drugs that appeared to be fraudulently obtained in her North Hollywood home. Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 19 Aug. 2024 Additionally, many antibiotics being developed now are meant to be given intravenously to treat the most severe infections, which means they must be placed in sterile vials — another pricey expense. Jess Craig, Vox, 16 Aug. 2024 Estrada said that over two weeks in October, Sangha is alleged to have sold approximately 50 vials of ketamine for around $11,000 in cash. Kevin Dolak, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for vial 

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Word History

Etymology

Middle English fiole, viole, from Anglo-French, from Late Latin fiola, alteration of Latin phiala — more at phial

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of vial was in the 14th century

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Cite this Entry

“Vial.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vial. Accessed 19 Sep. 2024.

Kids Definition

vial

noun
vi·​al ˈvī(-ə)l How to pronounce vial (audio)
: a small container (as for medicines) made usually of glass or plastic

Medical Definition

vial

noun
vi·​al ˈvī(-ə)l How to pronounce vial (audio)
: a small closed or closable vessel especially for liquids

called also phial

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