crucible
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/ˈkruːsɪbl/
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/ˈkruːsɪbl/
A container made of heat-resistant material used for melting or heating substances to very high temperatures.
In a laboratory, scientists use a crucible to melt metals for analysis.
研究室で、科学者たちは金属を分析するために坩堝を使用します。
A situation or place where people or ideas are tested and often result in new or exciting developments.
The start-up environment was a crucible for innovation, where new technologies were constantly being developed.
スタートアップ環境はイノベーションの坩堝であり、新しい技術が絶えず開発されていました。