ALL meanings of crucible
cru·ci·ble
C c - countable noun crucible A crucible is a pot in which metals or other substances can be melted or heated up to very high temperatures. 3
- singular noun crucible Crucible is used to refer to a situation in which something is tested or a conflict takes place, often one which produces something new. 3
- noun crucible a vessel in which substances are heated to high temperatures 3
- noun crucible the hearth at the bottom of a metallurgical furnace in which the metal collects 3
- noun crucible a severe trial or test 3
- noun crucible a container made of a substance that can resist great heat, for melting, fusing, or calcining ores, metals, etc. 3
- noun crucible the hollow at the bottom of an ore furnace, where the molten metal collects 3
- noun crucible a severe test or trial 3
- noun crucible a container of metal or refractory material employed for heating substances to high temperatures. 1
- noun crucible Metallurgy. a hollow area at the bottom of a furnace in which the metal collects. 1
- noun crucible a severe, searching test or trial. 1
- noun crucible cauldron, melting pot 1
- noun crucible origin 1
- noun crucible trial, test 1
- noun crucible A ceramic or metal container in which metals or other substances may be melted or subjected to very high temperatures. 1
- noun crucible (chemistry) A cup-shaped piece of laboratory equipment used to contain chemical compounds when heating them to very high temperatures. 0
- noun crucible A heat-resistant container in which metals are melted, usually at temperatures above 500°C, commonly made of graphite with clay as a binder. 0
- noun crucible The bottom and hottest part of a blast furnace; the hearth. 0
- noun crucible A very difficult and trying experience, that acts as a refining or hardening process. 0