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crucible  

Definition

  • A small, coarse pottery (or other refractory material) vessel used for holding molten metal during melting, testing, or casting.

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Source

  • Kipfer, B. A. Dictionary of Artifacts 2007. Blackwell Publishing, Oxford.p.87

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https://vocabs.acdh.oeaw.ac.at/defcthesaurus/crucible/4.67

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