坩堝 — meaning in English
gān guō
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English meaning
- crucible noun A heat-resistant container used to melt metals or heat chemicals at very high temperatures.
Senses
坩堝 is used for these senses in English:
- crucible (chemistry) A cup-shaped piece of laboratory equipment used to contain chemical compounds when heating them to very high temperatures.
crucible — full definition
- noun A heat-resistant container used to melt metals or heat chemicals at very high temperatures.
- noun A difficult, intense experience that tests or shapes a person's character.