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refractory

/ɹɪˈfɹæk.təɹ.i/
noun
  1. A material or piece of material, such as a brick, that has a very high melting point.

adjective
  1. Obstinate and unruly; strongly opposed to something.

    Similar: contrary, fractious

  2. Not affected by great heat.

    Similar: fireproof, heat-resistant

  3. Difficult to treat.

Synonymscontrary, fractious, fireproof, heat-resistant

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