
Phial
Scientific Use
Phial is commonly used in medical or scientific settings to refer to small glass containers.
The scientist carefully labeled each phial containing the chemical samples.
Small Quantities
Phials are typically used to hold small quantities of liquids, not large volumes.
The perfume came in a tiny phial, just enough for a few applications.
Literal and Figurative
Besides holding liquids, 'phial' can metaphorically imply containing something precious or potent.
His words were like a phial of hope in despairing times.
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