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vial

/ˈvaɪəl/ noun · British & US
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What does vial mean?

noun

A small glass container, typically with a narrow neck, used for holding or measuring liquids. A small quantity of a liquid, especially a medicine, is often contained in a vial.

Example

"She carefully poured the liquid from the vial into the test tube."

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