Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
phial
noun
/ˈfaɪ.əl/
Definition
A small container, typically made of glass, used for holding liquids, especially in the laboratory or for pharmaceutical purposes.
Examples
- The scientist carefully poured the solution from the flask into the phial.
- After mixing the solution, she placed it in a phial for storage.
- The phial was sealed tightly to prevent contamination.
Meaning
A phial is often used to store small amounts of liquid solutions or chemicals, similar to a vial. It can also refer to any small bottle designed to hold substances for individual doses.
Synonyms
- vial
- bottle
- ampoule
- container
