Crucible synonyms

kro͝o'sə-bəl

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trial
An instance of such testing, especially as part of a series of tests or experiments:
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tribulation
Great misery or distress, as from oppression; deep sorrow
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cauldron
A large vessel, such as a kettle or vat, used for boiling.
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melting-pot
A container in which metals or other substances are melted; crucible
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test
The definition of a test is an examination or an evaluation.
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ordeal
An ancient method of trial in which the accused was exposed to physical dangers, from which he or she was supposed to be divinely protected if innocent
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furnace
(Figuratively) A place or time of punishment, affiction, or great trial; severe experience or discipline.
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vessel
A long, continuous column made of the lignified walls of dead vessel elements, along which water flows in the xylem of angiosperms.
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affliction
Something which causes pain, suffering, distress or agony.
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Wyndham's (related)
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playhouse (related)
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container (related)
A large reusable receptacle that can accommodate smaller cartons or cases in a single shipment, designed for efficient handling of cargo.
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visitation
An official visit for the purpose of inspection or examination, as of a bishop to a diocese.
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retort
A closed laboratory vessel with an outlet tube, used for distillation, sublimation, or decomposition by heat.
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pot (related)
Such a container and its contents:
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easy (related)
A state of pain or anguish that tests one's resiliency and character
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lyceum (related)
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dish
A shallow concave container used for purposes other than eating:
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Crucible Sentence Examples

  • 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.

  • The furnace used for the production of optical glass is generally constructed to take one crucible only, so that the heat of the furnace may be accurately adjusted to the requirements of the particular glass under treatment.

  • An old crucible is cut off about 2 in.

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

  • The crucible with the semi-solid glass which it contains is now allowed to cool considerably in the melting furnace, or it may be removed to another slightly heated furnace.

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