Crucible |
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. |
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Crucible |
A hollow place at the bottom of a furnace, to receive the melted metal. |
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Crucible |
A test of the most decisive kind; a severe trial; as, the crucible of affliction. |
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