Ampoule (Noun)
Meaning
A small bottle that contains a drug (especially a sealed sterile container for injection by needle).
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The nurse carefully opened the ampoule and filled the syringe with the medication.
- The doctor observed that the ampoule was intact and had not been tampered with before administrating the vaccine.
- The ampoule of epinephrine was inserted into the auto-injector, ready for emergency use.
- Pharmaceutical companies often use ampoules to store and transport sensitive medications.
- The ampoule shattered on the floor, releasing the hazardous contents into the air.