crucible steel
- noun
- Specialized
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- The blades were forged from crucible steel, renowned for its strength and resilience.
Examples
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During the Industrial Revolution, crucible steel revolutionized the production of high-grade tools.
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She explained how crucible steel differed from other forms of steel in its composition and purity.
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The blacksmith specializes in crucible steel.
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Many knives are made from crucible steel for durability.
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The blades were forged from crucible steel, renowned for its strength and resilience.
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During the Industrial Revolution, crucible steel revolutionized the production of high-grade tools.
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She explained how crucible steel differed from other forms of steel in its composition and purity.
Synonyms
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1.4
A strong hard metal used to build things like bridges and buildings
How Refined
- Specialized
- Specialized
1
5.5
536
1.4
- Specialized
10
4.7
- Specialized
12
3.7
- Specialized
1
4.9
Surface Forms
Morphology
The phrase denotes steel produced in a crucible, which is directly derivable from the constituents 'crucible' (a high‑temperature container) + 'steel' (an iron alloy). Although somewhat technical, the composition follows ordinary noun‑noun naming patterns, so a B1 learner who knows both words can reliably infer the meaning.
Etymology
Crucible steel comes from an old method of melting iron in a very strong pot called a crucible, using charcoal to clean the iron and make steel that was even all the way through. Because the metal was melted and mixed inside the pot, it came out cleaner and stronger, so crucible steel now means 'high-quality steel'.