crucible

a container made of a material that can withstand very high temperatures, used for chemical reactions and melting metals

recipient de laboratorio, crisol (química)

• a crucible is used to

Collocations crucible for melting metals · chemical reaction in a crucible

• A crucible is used to melt gold and silver.

  Un crisol se usa para fundir oro y plata.

a situation in which people or groups are involved in a serious conflict, often leading to change

conflicto, situación de tensión

• a crucible of change/conflict

Collocations crucible of social change · political crucible

• The city became a crucible of political conflict.

  La ciudad se convirtió en un crisol de conflicto político.

a situation or experience that tests someone's abilities, character, or patience

prueba, prueba de resistencia

• a crucible of adversity

Collocations crucible of adversity · test one's mettle in a crucible

• She faced the crucible of adversity with courage.

  Ella enfrentó la prueba de adversidad con coraje.