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Definition of ampule

ampule

/ˈæm.pjuːl/
(UK: ampoule)
am · pule
Plural:ampules
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Adjective:ampullar
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ampule Lexical Profile

ampule Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

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

Example

"The nurse carefully snapped the neck of the glass ampule and drew the medication into the syringe."

Synonyms
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Word Nuance & Usage

"Ampule" is the standard spelling in American English, whereas "ampoule" is preferred in British English.

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from French ampoule, from Latin ampulla ("a small globular flask or bottle"), a diminutive related to amphora ("a two-handled jar").

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