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Detailed Synonyms for refractory in English

refractory:

refractory adj

  1. refractory
  2. refractory
    – stubbornly resistant to authority or control 1
    refractory; recalcitrant; fractious
    – stubbornly resistant to authority or control 1
  3. refractory
    – temporarily unresponsive or not fully responsive to nervous or sexual stimuli 1
    refractory
    – temporarily unresponsive or not fully responsive to nervous or sexual stimuli 1
    • refractory adj
      • the refractory period of a muscle fiber1
  4. refractory
    – not responding to treatment 1
    stubborn; refractory
    – not responding to treatment 1
    • stubborn adj
      • a stubborn infection1
      • stubborn rust stains1
    • refractory adj
      • a refractory case of acne1

refractory [the ~] nom

  1. the refractory
    – lining consisting of material with a high melting point; used to line the inside walls of a furnace 1
    the refractory; the furnace lining
    – lining consisting of material with a high melting point; used to line the inside walls of a furnace 1

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Related Definitions for "refractory":

  1. stubbornly resistant to authority or control1
    • a refractory child1
  2. temporarily unresponsive or not fully responsive to nervous or sexual stimuli1
    • the refractory period of a muscle fiber1
  3. not responding to treatment1
    • a refractory case of acne1
  4. lining consisting of material with a high melting point; used to line the inside walls of a furnace1

Related Synonyms for refractory