fiole — meaning in English

English meaning

• flask noun A narrow-necked container, usually of metal or glass, used to hold and carry liquids.
• vial noun A small glass or plastic container, often tube-shaped, used to hold liquids such as medicine or perfume.

Senses

fiole is used for these senses in English:

• flask (sciences) Laboratory glassware used to hold larger volumes than test tubes, normally having a narrow mouth of a standard size which widens to a flat or spherical base.
• vial A glass or plastic vessel or bottle, especially a small tube-shaped bottle used to store medicine, perfume or other chemicals.

flask — full definition

1. noun A narrow-necked container, usually of metal or glass, used to hold and carry liquids.
2. noun A piece of laboratory glassware with a narrow neck and wider base, used to hold and mix liquids.

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