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refractory
adjective
noun
Stubbornly resistant to authority or control
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ɹɪˈfɹæk.təɹ.i
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adjective
Stubbornly resistant to authority or control
“A fractious animal that would not submit to the harness”
adjective
Temporarily unresponsive or not fully responsive to a process or stimulus
“The refractory period of a muscle fiber”
adjective
Not responding to treatment
“A stubborn infection”
noun
Lining consisting of material with a high melting point; used to line the inside walls of a furnace
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A fractious animal that would not submit to the harness
A refractory child
The refractory period of a muscle fiber
A stubborn infection
A refractory case of acne
Stubborn rust stains
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