Crucible

Pronunciation: /ˈkruːsəbəl/

Definitions of crucible

noun A container in which metals or other substances are subjected to high temperatures for melting or other purposes

Example Sentences

A1 The crucible was used to melt the metal.

A2 The scientist conducted experiments in the crucible.

B1 The crucible symbolized the intense pressure of the situation.

B2 The crucible of war brought out the best and worst in people.

C1 The political debate was a crucible for testing the candidates' abilities.

C2 The artist's studio was a crucible of creativity and innovation.

Examples of crucible in a Sentence

formal The crucible is a vessel used for heating substances to high temperatures.

informal I accidentally dropped the crucible in chemistry class today.

slang Let's ditch this boring lecture and go hang out by the crucible.

figurative The intense competition in the tech industry is like a crucible, testing the strength of companies.

Grammatical Forms of crucible

• past tense: crucibled
• plural: crucibles
• comparative: more crucible
• superlative: most crucible
• present tense: crucibles
• future tense: will crucible
• perfect tense: have crucibled
• continuous tense: is crucibling
• singular: crucible
• positive degree: crucible
• infinitive: to crucible
• gerund: crucibling
• participle: crucibled

Origin and Evolution of crucible

First Known Use: 1400 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'crucible' originated from the Latin word 'crucibulum' which means a melting pot or vessel for melting metals.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'crucible' has come to be used metaphorically to describe a severe test or trial that refines or purifies something or someone.