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prova de fogo — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • crucible noun A heat-resistant container used to melt metals or heat chemicals at very high temperatures.

Senses

prova de fogo is used for these senses in English:

  • crucible (figuratively) A very difficult and trying experience, that acts as a refining or hardening process.

crucible — full definition

  1. noun A heat-resistant container used to melt metals or heat chemicals at very high temperatures.
  2. noun A difficult, intense experience that tests or shapes a person's character.
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