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crucible
A container made of a material that can be heated to a very high temperature. Materials to be melted are put into the crucible and heated to the temperature needed to melt them. Certain types of high-grade steel are made in crucibles.
- Part of Speech: noun
- Industry/Domain: Aviation
- Category: Aeronautics
- Company: Aviation Supplies & Academics
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