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vial

[vahy-uhl, vahyl] / ˈvaɪ əl, vaɪl /
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It was powerful enough to cause a "very tiny kettle" in a vial to boil off a small amount of water rapidly, says Han.

From BBC • May 7, 2026

Security Council, where he held up a small vial of white powder to illustrate the alleged danger of Saddam Hussein’s biological weapons.

From Salon • Mar. 7, 2026

The fragrance is contained in a small, portable vial, costing $3 to $4, according to a spokesperson.

From Barron's • Jan. 9, 2026

Shalom rubbed the liquid, stored in a small vial, into my scalp with his gloved fingertips.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 9, 2025

Again, he held up the vial to the light, giving it a flick with his finger.

From "Moon Over Manifest" by Clare Vanderpool




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