Crucible

Definition:

  • (n.) A vessel or melting pot, composed of some very refractory substance, as clay, graphite, platinum, and used for melting and calcining substances which require a strong degree of heat, as metals, ores, etc.
  • (n.) A hollow place at the bottom of a furnace, to receive the melted metal.
  • (n.) A test of the most decisive kind; a severe trial; as, the crucible of affliction.

Compare crucible with other words:

crucible vs. furnace

crucible vs. grunter

crucible vs. process

crucible vs. hardening

crucible vs. refining

crucible vs. experience

crucible vs. trying

crucible vs. difficult

crucible vs. hearth

clay vs. crucible

binder vs. crucible

crucible vs. melted

crucible vs. graphite

crucible vs. metal

compound vs. crucible

chemical vs. crucible

crucible vs. temperature

crucible vs. equipment

crucible vs. laboratory

crucible vs. scorifier

crucible vs. foyer