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crucible

/ˈkɹuː.sɪ.bəl/

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noun

بوتقة

A cup-shaped piece of laboratory equipment used to contain chemical compounds when heating them to very high temperatures.

Examples :

"The chemist placed the solid sample into the crucible before putting it in the furnace for heating. "

وضع الكيميائي العينة الصلبة في البوتقة قبل وضعها في الفرن للتسخين.

utensil chemistry material science technology

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noun

بوتقة

A heat-resistant container in which metals are melted, usually at temperatures above 500°C, commonly made of graphite with clay as a binder.

Examples :

"The metalworker carefully poured the molten gold from the crucible into the mold. "

سكب عامل المعادن الذهب المصهور بعناية من البوتقة إلى القالب.

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noun

بوتقة

The bottom and hottest part of a blast furnace; the hearth.

Examples :

"The molten iron collected in the crucible at the base of the blast furnace, ready to be poured. "

تجمع الحديد المنصهر في البوتقة في قاعدة الفرن اللافح، جاهزًا للصب.

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noun

محنة، صهر

A very difficult and trying experience, that acts as a refining or hardening process.

Examples :

"The demanding training program was a crucible for the young athletes, forging them into stronger competitors. "

كان برنامج التدريب المتطلب بمثابة محنة للرياضيين الشباب، وشكلهم إلى منافسين أقوى.

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