Phial

usgb/ˈfaɪəl/
noun

A small container, often made of glass, for holding liquid.

The nurse filled a phial with medication for the patient.
Visual representation of "phial" - A small container, often made of glass, for holding liquid

Often appears as...

  • phial of blood
  • phial of medicine

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Scientific Use

Phial is commonly used in medical or scientific settings to refer to small glass containers.

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The scientist carefully labeled each phial containing the chemical samples.
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Small Quantities

Phials are typically used to hold small quantities of liquids, not large volumes.

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The perfume came in a tiny phial, just enough for a few applications.
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Literal and Figurative

Besides holding liquids, 'phial' can metaphorically imply containing something precious or potent.

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His words were like a phial of hope in despairing times.
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