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Definition of ampoule

ampoule

/ˈæm.puːl/
am · poule
Plural:ampoules
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ampoule Lexical Profile

ampoule Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A small, hermetically sealed glass capsule or vial used to contain and preserve a measured sterile dose of a liquid, especially a solution for hypodermic injection or a concentrated cosmetic serum.

Example

"The nurse carefully snapped the neck of the glass ampoule and drew the medication into a sterile syringe."

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• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from French 'ampoule', from Old French 'ampole', which derives from Latin 'ampulla' ('small flask or globular jar'), a diminutive of 'amphora' ('two-handled storage jar').

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Ampoule. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/ampoule
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