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cru•ci•ble



Pronunciation: (krOO'su-bul), [key]
n.
1. a container of metal or refractory material employed for heating substances to high temperatures.
2. Metall.a hollow area at the bottom of a furnace in which the metal collects.
3. a severe, searching test or trial.

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cruciatecrucible steel
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