crucible
The origin and history of crucible.
Etymology
From Latin crucibulum, an old word for a melting pot, possibly linked to crux ("cross") or crucio ("to torment").
The origin and history of crucible.
From Latin crucibulum, an old word for a melting pot, possibly linked to crux ("cross") or crucio ("to torment").
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