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- [kroo-suh-buh l]
- /ˈkru sə bəl/
- /ˈkruː.sɪ.bl̩/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kroo-suh-buh l]
- /ˈkru sə bəl/
Definitions of crucible word
- countable noun crucible A crucible is a pot in which metals or other substances can be melted or heated up to very high temperatures. 3
- singular noun crucible Crucible is used to refer to a situation in which something is tested or a conflict takes place, often one which produces something new. 3
- noun crucible a vessel in which substances are heated to high temperatures 3
- noun crucible the hearth at the bottom of a metallurgical furnace in which the metal collects 3
- noun crucible a severe trial or test 3
- noun crucible a container made of a substance that can resist great heat, for melting, fusing, or calcining ores, metals, etc. 3
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Origin of crucible
First appearance:
before 1400 One of the 24% oldest English words
1400-50; late Middle English crusible, corusible < Medieval Latin crucibulum; compare Anglo-French crusil, Old French croi-suel, croisol night lamp, crucible < Gallo-Romance *croceolus (of uncertain origin), probably Latinized on the model of tūribulum thurible
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Parts of speech for Crucible
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
crucible popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 79% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
crucible usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for crucible
noun crucible
- vessel — a craft for traveling on water, now usually one larger than an ordinary rowboat; a ship or boat.
- pot — a deep hole; pit.
- container — A container is something such as a box or bottle that is used to hold or store things in.
- melting pot — a pot in which metals or other substances are melted or fused.
- cauldron — A cauldron is a very large, round metal pot used for cooking over a fire. In stories and fairy tales, a cauldron is used by witches for their spells.
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