vial

Meanings

• noun

  A small bottle or container, often used to store or transport liquids.

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈvaɪəl/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

ampoule , phial , test tube , vacutainer

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with vial
vale , ail , ailes , hale

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Variants

List of all variants of vial that leads to same result
vial , vials

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Etymology

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Old French 'guichet' or 'vialet' meaning 'little vessel' or 'little container'

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Trivia

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1. A single drop of tear from the Buddha's eye is believed to have the power to save all beings from suffering.

2. The first vaccine, developed by Edward Jenner in 1796, was administered using a vial.

3. In the Harry Potter series, a potion called 'Veritaserum' is stored in a vial.

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Related Concepts

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1. ampoule: A type of vial used for storing and administering medicines or vaccines.

2. test tube: A long, narrow vial used in laboratories for various scientific experiments.

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Culture

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In literature, the vial is often used as a symbol of containment, transformation, or healing. In alchemy, the philosopher's stone is stored in a vial. In art, vials are depicted in various religious and mythological contexts.

How to Memorize "vial"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a small, glass bottle with a stopper or cap.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'vial' with the idea of a container for liquids.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by associating the word 'vial' with the word 'liquid'.

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