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Another word for crucible

Noun

  1. A state of pain or anguish that tests one's resiliency and character

    2. See also:

    easy

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Another word for crucible

Noun
    2. See also:

    pot

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Sentence Examples

  • An old crucible is cut off about 2 in.

  • An old crucible is cut off about 2 in.

  • The depression separating the two lower lobes from the lobus caudatus, and known as the porta hepatis, was appropriately designated as the "crucible" of the liver.

  • Knowing the weight of the crucible and of the ash of the filter paper, the weight of the precipitate is determined.

  • In the latter case the crucible, which was placed in the cavity immediately beneath the arc, was about 3 in.

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