English noun: melting pot | |||
1. | melting pot (location) an environment in which many ideas and races are socially assimilated | ||
Broader (hypernym) | environment, environs, surround, surroundings | ||
2. | melting pot (artifact) a vessel made of material that does not melt easily; used for high temperature chemical reactions | ||
Synonyms | crucible | ||
Broader (hypernym) | vessel | ||