What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
ampuls
Example
The nurse carefully broke open the ampuls of medication before administering it. [ampuls: noun]
Example
The ampuls were labeled with the name and dosage of the medication. [ampuls: noun]
ampoule
Example
The doctor prescribed an ampoule of antibiotics for the patient. [ampoule: noun]
Example
The ampoules were stored in a cool, dry place to maintain their efficacy. [ampoules: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Ampoule is more commonly used than ampuls in everyday language, especially in medical contexts.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between ampuls and ampoule?
Both ampuls and ampoule are formal terms used in medical and scientific contexts. However, ampoule is more commonly used and may be considered slightly more formal than ampuls.
