crucible
Crucible (noun) means a heat-resistant container used to melt metals or heat chemicals at very high temperatures. Example: “The molten gold was poured from the crucible into the mould.”
How to Use Crucible
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA container for melting things at intense heat — or, figuratively, an intense trial that shapes someone.
Word Forms
crucibles plural
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Etymology
From Latin crucibulum, an old word for a melting pot, possibly linked to crux ("cross") or crucio ("to torment").
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What does “crucible” mean?
The word “crucible” means a heat-resistant container used to melt metals or heat chemicals at very high temperatures. In plain terms, a container for melting things at intense heat — or, figuratively, an intense trial that shapes someone.
How do you pronounce “crucible”?
“Crucible” is pronounced KROO-sih-buhl (/ˈkɹuː.sɪ.bəl/ in IPA).
How do you use “crucible” in a sentence?
Here is “crucible” used in a sentence: “The molten gold was poured from the crucible into the mould.”
What part of speech is “crucible”?
“Crucible” is a noun.
Where does the word “crucible” come from?
The word “crucible” comes from Latin. From Latin crucibulum, an old word for a melting pot, possibly linked to crux ("cross") or crucio ("to torment").
Is “crucible” a common word?
“Crucible” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “crucible” have?
“Crucible” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a heat-resistant container used to melt metals or heat chemicals at very high temperatures.