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crucible in Portuguese

crucible in Portuguese is cadinho, crisol, prova de fogo — crucible means a heat-resistant container used to melt metals or heat chemicals at very high temperatures.

crucible in Portuguese

cadinho
noun
crisol
noun
prova de fogo
noun
(figuratively) A very difficult and trying experience, that acts as a refining or hardening process.

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 Portuguese?

"crucible" in Portuguese is cadinho, crisol, prova de fogo. 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 Portuguese, "crucible" is cadinho, crisol, prova de fogo.

Are there other ways to say "crucible" in Portuguese?

Yes — Portuguese has 3 translations listed for "crucible": cadinho, crisol, prova de fogo.

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