vial

The definition of a vial is a small sized bottle that usually holds liquids.

(noun)

An example of a vial is a container for holding a liquid chemical in a lab.

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noun

a small bottle, usually of glass, for containing liquids; phial

Origin: ME viole, var. of fiole < OFr < OProv fiola: see phial

to put or keep in a vial

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noun

A small container, usually with a closure, used especially for liquids.

transitive verb vi·aled or vi·alled, vi·al·ing or vi·al·ling, vi·als

To put or keep in or as if in a vial.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English viole

Origin: , variant of fiol; see phial

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