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crucible

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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.

A hollow place at the bottom of a furnace, to receive the melted metal.

A test of the most decisive kind; a severe trial; as, the crucible of affliction.

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Alongside the strike and crucible rewards, Bungie promised that there would be new armor, weapons, and exotic accessories for players to collect from the new raid. Source: Internet

Anthony Hamilton pulled out of the event after qualifying for the Crucible due to the presence of a crowd, as the 49-year-old is vulnerable to COVID-19 due to asthma. Source: Internet

Crucible is described as a big-budgeted sci-fi shooter, while New World is a multiplayer game. Source: Internet

Blister steel (made as above) was melted in a crucible or in a furnace, and cast (usually) into ingots. Source: Internet

Around 300 fans were able to watch at the Crucible in Sheffield due to the British Government reviving their pilot scheme to allow spectators into selected sporting events provided they were socially distanced due to the coronavirus pandemic. Source: Internet

Aboard the Crucible, Jack creates a distraction by shooting the with his revolver, but the Dalek Supreme promptly shoots him down. Source: Internet

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