nồi rót
Definition
- Noun:
- Crucible: A small, heat-resistant container, typically made of clay or ceramic, used for melting metals, especially gold and silver. It is designed to withstand extremely high temperatures.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Người thợ kim hoàn đặt vàng vào nồi rót. (The goldsmith placed the gold into the crucible.)
- Nồi rót phải chịu được nhiệt độ rất cao. (A crucible must withstand very high temperatures.)
Advanced Usage
- The term is specific to metallurgy and traditional gold/silver smithing. It refers to the vessel itself, not the act of pouring.
Variants and Related Words
- Lò nung (n): Furnace or kiln; the heating device in which a is often placed.
- Nồi rót được đặt trong lò nung. (The crucible is placed inside the furnace.)
Synonyms
- Melting pot: A pot or container for melting metals.
- Crucible: The direct and most accurate technical equivalent.
Notes on Usage
- is a compound noun. The word (to pour) describes its function—a pot for pouring (molten metal). It is used as a single lexical unit.
- This is a specialized term not commonly used in everyday conversation outside of specific crafts like jewelry making or metallurgy.