Hessian crucible

Hessian crucible
Crucible Cru"ci*ble (kr[udd]"s[i^]*b'l), n. [LL. crucibulum a hanging lamp, an earthen pot for melting metals (cf. OF. croisel, creuseul, sort of lamp, crucible, F. creuset crucible), prob. of German origin; cf. OHG. kr[=u]sul, LG. kr["u]sel, hanging lamp, kroos, kruus, mug, jug, jar, D. kroes cup, crucible, Dan. kruus, Sw. krus, E. cruse. It was confused with derivatives of L. crux cross (cf. {Crosslet}), and crucibles were said to have been marked with a cross, to prevent the devil from marring the chemical operation. See {Cruse}, and cf. {Cresset}.] 1. A vessel or melting pot, composed of some very refractory substance, as clay, graphite, platinum, and used for melting and calcining substances which require a strong degree of heat, as metals, ores, etc. [1913 Webster]

2. A hollow place at the bottom of a furnace, to receive the melted metal. [1913 Webster]

3. A test of the most decisive kind; a severe trial; as, the crucible of affliction. [1913 Webster]

{Hessian crucible} (Chem.), a cheap, brittle, and fragile, but very refractory crucible, composed of the finest fire clay and sand, and commonly used for a single heating; -- named from the place of manufacture. [1913 Webster]


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  • Hessian crucible — A Hessian crucible is a type of crucible that was manufactured in the Hesse region of Germany from the late Middle Ages through the Renaissance period. They were renowned for their ability to withstand very high temperatures, rapid changes in… …   Wikipedia

  • hessian crucible — noun Usage: usually capitalized H : a cheap brittle fragile but very refractory crucible composed of the finest fireclay and sand and commonly used for a single heating …   Useful english dictionary

  • Hessian — Hes sian, a. Of or relating to Hesse, in Germany, or to the Hessians. [1913 Webster] {Hessian boots}, or {Hessians}, boot of a kind worn in England, in the early part of the nineteenth century, tasseled in front. Thackeray. {Hessian cloth}, or… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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  • Crucible — Cru ci*ble (kr[udd] s[i^]*b l), n. [LL. crucibulum a hanging lamp, an earthen pot for melting metals (cf. OF. croisel, creuseul, sort of lamp, crucible, F. creuset crucible), prob. of German origin; cf. OHG. kr[=u]sul, LG. kr[ u]sel, hanging lamp …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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