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1. refractory
noun. ['rəˈfræktɝi'] lining consisting of material with a high melting point; used to line the inside walls of a furnace.
Synonyms
- aluminum oxide
- lining
- furnace lining
- fireclay
- aluminium oxide
- alumina
Antonyms
- manageable
- subordinate
- compromising
- tame
Etymology
- refractarius (Latin)
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Rhymes with Refractory
- unsatisfactory
- satisfactory
- olfactory
- factory
Sentences with refractory
1. Noun, singular or mass
Vermiculite, castable refractory and water glass are all made use of in large quantities for heat-proofing the drum.
2. Adjective
Most refractory caulks are gray or black in color.
2. refractory
adjective. ['rəˈfræktɝi'] not responding to treatment.
Synonyms
- intractable
Antonyms
- docile
- disobedience
Etymology
- refractarius (Latin)
3. refractory
adjective. ['rəˈfræktɝi'] temporarily unresponsive or not fully responsive to nervous or sexual stimuli.
Antonyms
- good
Etymology
- refractarius (Latin)
4. refractory
adjective. ['rəˈfræktɝi'] stubbornly resistant to authority or control.
Synonyms
- disobedient
- recalcitrant
Antonyms
- good-natured
- easy
- corrigible
Etymology
- refractarius (Latin)