Container for melting things at a very high heat (8)

I believe the answer is:

crucible

(Other definitions for crucible that I've seen before include "Trial" , "smelting vessel" , "Container for melting metals" , "severe test" , "Melting-pot" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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