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crucible in Chinese

crucible in Chinese is 坩堝 — crucible means a heat-resistant container used to melt metals or heat chemicals at very high temperatures.

crucible in Chinese

坩堝
noun
Pronounced: gān guō
(chemistry) A cup-shaped piece of laboratory equipment used to contain chemical compounds when heating them to very high temperatures.

What does "crucible" mean?

  1. noun A heat-resistant container used to melt metals or heat chemicals at very high temperatures.
    "The molten gold was poured from the crucible into the mould."
  2. noun A difficult, intense experience that tests or shapes a person's character.
    "Basic training was a crucible that forged lifelong friendships."
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crucible in a sentence

  • The molten gold was poured from the crucible into the mould.
  • Basic training was a crucible that forged lifelong friendships.

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What is "crucible" in Chinese?

"crucible" in Chinese is 坩堝. crucible means: A heat-resistant container used to melt metals or heat chemicals at very high temperatures.

How do you pronounce 坩堝?

"crucible" in Chinese is 坩堝, pronounced "gān guō".

How do you use "crucible" in a sentence?

Example: "The molten gold was poured from the crucible into the mould." In Chinese, "crucible" is 坩堝.

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