Meaning & use
crucible
A container made of a material that can resist very high heat, used for melting metals or other substances.
See it in a sentence
The blacksmith heated the metal in a crucible until it turned bright orange.
Years of hardship became a crucible that shaped her into a determined leader.
A note on using this word
Crucible is frequently used figuratively for a difficult test or experience that produces significant change, as in the second example.
Words with a similar meaning
containermelting pot
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