Crucible Synonyms

kro͝osə-bəl
A vessel made of material that does not melt easily; used for high temperature chemical reactions
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. melting-pot
  2. retort
  3. cauldron
A state of pain or anguish that tests one's resiliency and character
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. ordeal
  2. trial
  3. affliction
  4. dish
  5. furnace
  6. tribulation
  7. test
  8. visitation
  9. vessel
An extremely difficult experience or situation; a severe test or trial:
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. trial

Words Related to Crucible

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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.

  • An old crucible is cut off about 2 in.

  • 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.

  • 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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