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REFRACTORY

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1 sense for refractory as a Noun:

Synonyms:
- Furnace lining
- Refractory
Definitions:
- lining consisting of material with a high melting point
- used to line the inside walls of a furnace

Noun related (for refractory)
refractory anaemia
refractory anemia
refractory period
refractory pot

3 senses for refractory as an Adjective:

Synonyms:
- Refractory
- Stubborn
Definitions:
- not responding to treatment
Examples:
- A stubborn infection
- A refractory case of acne
- Stubborn rust stains
Antonyms:
- Tractable
- Manipulable
Synonyms:
- Refractory
Definitions:
- temporarily unresponsive or not fully responsive to nervous or sexual stimuli
Examples:
- The refractory period of a muscle fiber
Antonyms:
- Responsive
Synonyms:
- Fractious
- Refractory
- Recalcitrant
Definitions:
- stubbornly resistant to authority or control
Examples:
- A fractious animal that would not submit to the harness
- A refractory child
Antonyms:
- Obedient

Adjective related (for refractory)
refractory-lined

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