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refractory

/ˌrɛfrəktəri/ adjective · British & US
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What does refractory mean?

adjective

Resistant to change or treatment; stubbornly uncooperative. Unyielding to heat or other forms of attack.

Example

"The refractory material was difficult to work with due to its high melting point."

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