Meaning of the word refractory in English
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refractory
US /rɪˈfræk.tər.i/
UK /rɪˈfræk.tər.i/
Adjective
1.
stubborn or unmanageable; resisting control or authority
Example:
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The refractory child refused to go to bed.
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He was known for his refractory attitude towards authority.
2.
(of a material or substance) resistant to heat or chemical attack; difficult to melt or fuse
Example:
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The furnace was lined with refractory bricks.
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This alloy is highly refractory and can withstand extreme temperatures.