corusible
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coruster — corusible, coruster obs. ff. crucible, chorister … Useful english dictionary
crucible — noun Etymology: Middle English corusible, from Medieval Latin crucibulum earthen pot for melting metals Date: 15th century 1. a vessel of a very refractory material (as porcelain) used for melting and calcining a substance that requires a high… … New Collegiate Dictionary
crucible — /krooh seuh beuhl/, 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.… … Universalium
crucible — cru•ci•ble [[t]ˈkru sə bəl[/t]] n. 1) mel a container of metal or refractory material employed for heating substances to high temperatures 2) mel a hollow area at the bottom of a furnace in which the metal collects 3) a severe test or trial, esp … From formal English to slang
