| Crucible (crucible) |
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| n. | (kr***udd]"s***ibreve]*b'l) |
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| Cru"ci*ble |
| [LL. crucibulum a hanging lamp, an
earthen pot for melting metals (cf. OF. croisel,
creuseul, sort of lamp, crucible, F. creuset
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.
A hollow place at the bottom of a
furnace, to receive the melted metal.
A test of the most decisive kind; a
severe trial; as, the crucible of affliction.
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