crucible
/ˈkrusəbəl/
noun
- A container made of a material that can withstand very high temperatures, used for melting metals or other substances.
- The blacksmith poured the molten iron from the crucible into a mold.
- Ancient artisans used clay crucibles to melt gold and silver for jewelry.
- In the lab, we heated the sample in a ceramic crucible until it glowed red.
- A severe test or trial that forces someone to change or grow stronger.
- Starting a new business in a tough economy can be a real crucible for an entrepreneur.
- Going through the war was a crucible that forged his character.
- The final exam was a crucible that tested everything the students had learned.
- A place or situation where different forces or ideas come together to create something new.
- New York City has long been a crucible of cultures and artistic movements.
- The university research lab served as a crucible for groundbreaking discoveries.
- The internet is a crucible where old and new forms of communication constantly mix.