crucible in German
crucible in German is Tiegel, Schmelztiegel, Feuerprobe — crucible means a heat-resistant container used to melt metals or heat chemicals at very high temperatures.
crucible in German
Tiegel
(chemistry) A cup-shaped piece of laboratory equipment used to contain chemical compounds when heating them to very high temperatures.
Tiegel
A heat-resistant container in which metals are melted, usually at temperatures above 500°C, commonly made of graphite with clay as a binder.
Schmelztiegel
A heat-resistant container in which metals are melted, usually at temperatures above 500°C, commonly made of graphite with clay as a binder.
Feuerprobe
(figuratively) A very difficult and trying experience, that acts as a refining or hardening process.
What does "crucible" mean?
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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."
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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 German?
"crucible" in German is Tiegel, Schmelztiegel, Feuerprobe. crucible means: A heat-resistant container used to melt metals or heat chemicals at very high temperatures.
How do you use "crucible" in a sentence?
Example: "The molten gold was poured from the crucible into the mould." In German, "crucible" is Tiegel, Schmelztiegel, Feuerprobe.
Are there other ways to say "crucible" in German?
Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "crucible": Tiegel, Schmelztiegel, Feuerprobe.
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