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Phial

usgb/ˈfaɪəl/Volume
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Phial is commonly used in medical or scientific settings to refer to small glass containers. SlideThe scientist carefully labeled each phial containing the chemical samples.
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Phials are typically used to hold small quantities of liquids, not large volumes. SlideThe perfume came in a tiny phial, just enough for a few applications.
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Besides holding liquids, 'phial' can metaphorically imply containing something precious or potent. SlideHis words were like a phial of hope in despairing times.