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crucible

noun [C] (TEST)
 
 
/ˈkruː.sɪ.bl̩/ formal

Definition

a severe testTesting, checking and experimenting
(Definition of crucible noun (TEST) from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)
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