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Meaning of refractory

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

refractory

Pronunciation:/ɹɪˈfɹæk.təɹ.i//ɹɪˈfɹæk.təɹ.i/

noun

Definitions

  1. A material or piece of material, such as a brick, that has a very high melting point.

adjective

Definitions

  1. Obstinate and unruly; strongly opposed to something.

    Synonyms:contraryfractious

  2. Not affected by great heat.

    Synonyms:fireproofheat-resistant

  3. Difficult to treat.

  4. Incapable of registering a reaction or stimulus.

Sources:https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/refractory

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