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The metaphor is drawn from Metallurgy. A crucible is a vessel, often made of stone, and sometimes with a spout, in which metals are melted. It is used by metal workers and also by early alchemists who were searching for the 'philosopher's stone' a substance which they believed could turn base metals into gold.
When crude ore is melted in a crucible the impurities or 'dross' float to the surface and burn off, or the pure melted metal can be poured off from underneath.
To be 'fired in the crucible' then, would mean to undergo an intense and painful trial from which one would emerge purified or refined.
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Origin of the phrase fire when a gun is shot?
Originally, to discharge a gun, you lit the gunpowder, and set the powder on fire- or "fired" it.
Why the empty crucible and cover fired to red heat?
To drive off any volatile materials that might alter the mass of crucible and cover.
What crucible and what are the uses please?
please re phrase the question
What is Donald Trump's catch phrase on The Apprentice?
"You're fired!"
What is the origin of the phrase eat you?
There is no such phrase as "eat you".
Phrase for when a gun is ready to be fired?
Hot
What is the origin of the phrase you're fired?
The expression "to get fired" comes from centuries ago, celtics. When clans wanted to get rid of their unwanted people without killing them used to burn their houses down.
What is the origin of the phrase ram page?
There is no such phrase. There is a word rampage. It is of Scottish origin, perhaps from RAMP, to rear up.
Why was Abigail williams fired?
She never had a job from which she could be fired. If this is asking about the Crucible, please move it to the "Plays" category. The "Salem Witch Trials" category is meant for the actual historical events.
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Excited about her imagination
List two reasons for using crucible tongs to handle the crucible and lid after their initial firing?
When a crucible has been fired it is incredibly hot so the two most sensible reasons for using crucible tongs is firstly to prevent the users' hands from being burnt and secondly to prevent the bench in the laboratory from becoming damaged or burnt.
What phrase of a Greek origin means the common people?
The phrase of Greek origin referring to the common people is "hoi polloi."
