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cru⋅ci⋅ble
[kroo-suh-buh
l] 
–noun
| 1. | a container of metal or refractory material employed for heating substances to high temperatures. |
| 2. | Metallurgy. a hollow area at the bottom of a furnace in which the metal collects. |
| 3. | a severe, searching test or trial. |
Origin:
1400–50; late ME crusible, corusible < ML crucibulum; cf. AF crusil, OF croi-suel, croisol night lamp, crucible < Gallo-Rom *croceolus (of uncert. orig.), prob. Latinized on the model of tūribulum thurible
1400–50; late ME crusible, corusible < ML crucibulum; cf. AF crusil, OF croi-suel, croisol night lamp, crucible < Gallo-Rom *croceolus (of uncert. orig.), prob. Latinized on the model of tūribulum thurible
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| cru·ci·ble (krōō'sə-bəl) n.
[Middle English crusible, from Medieval Latin crūcibulum, night-light, crucible, possibly from Old French croisuel, cresset; see cresset.] |
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crucible (kr 'sə-bəl) Pronunciation Key
A heat-resistant container used to melt ores, metals, and other materials. |
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