Search "crucible" in:
Browse words next to:
crucibleMain Entry: cru·ci·ble Pronunciation: \ˈkrü-sə-bəl\ Function: noun Etymology: Middle English corusible, from Medieval Latin crucibulum earthen pot for melting metals Date: 15th century 1 : a vessel of a very refractory material (as porcelain) used for melting and calcining a substance that requires a high degree of heat
Learn more about
"crucible" and related topics at
Britannica.com
|
|