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Definition of: crucible
(kr
′sə·bəl) noun
1. A pot or vessel made of a substance that will stand extreme heat, as clay, sand, graphite, platinum, etc., for melting metals or minerals.
2. The hollow place in the bottom of a furnace.
3. A trying and purifying test. [<Med. L crucibulum earthen pot]
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