ampule

am·pule

A a

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [am-pyool, -pool]
- /ˈæm pyul, -pul/
- /ˈæm.puːl/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [am-pyool, -pool]
- /ˈæm pyul, -pul/

Definitions of ampule word

countable noun ampule An ampule is a small container, usually made of glass, that contains a drug that will be injected into someone. The abbreviation amp is also used. 3
noun ampule An ampule is a small glass vessel used to hold a solution and which is sealed after filling. 3
noun ampule a sealed glass or plastic bulb containing solutions for hypodermic injection. 1
noun ampule Alternative spelling of ampoule. 1
noun ampule glass vial 1

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Origin of ampule

First appearance:

before 1175

One of the 8% oldest English words

1175-1225; < French < Latin ampulla ampulla; replacing Middle English ampulle < Old French < Latin; replacing Old English ampella, ampulla < Latin

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Parts of speech for Ampule

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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ampule popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 78% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Synonyms for ampule

noun ampule

container — A container is something such as a box or bottle that is used to hold or store things in.
vessel — a craft for traveling on water, now usually one larger than an ordinary rowboat; a ship or boat.
bottle — A bottle is a glass or plastic container in which drinks and other liquids are kept. Bottles are usually round with straight sides and a narrow top.
flask — the armored plates making up the sides of a gun-carriage trail.

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