Englisch

Detailed Synonyms for refractory in Englisch

refractory:

refractory Adjektiv

  1. refractory
    tenacious; obstinate; cross-grained; persevering; stubborn; recalcitrant; heady; pig-headed; tacky; viscous; persistent; rebellious; tedious; boring; grumpy; refractory; sullen; unrelenting; unyielding; mindless; stupefied; dull; stern; surly; leathery; headstrong; tough
  2. refractory
    – stubbornly resistant to authority or control 1
    refractory; recalcitrant; fractious
    – stubbornly resistant to authority or control 1
  3. refractory
    – temporarily unresponsive or not fully responsive to nervous or sexual stimuli 1
    refractory
    – temporarily unresponsive or not fully responsive to nervous or sexual stimuli 1
    • refractory Adjektiv
      • the refractory period of a muscle fiber1
  4. refractory
    – not responding to treatment 1
    stubborn; refractory
    – not responding to treatment 1
    • stubborn Adjektiv
      • a stubborn infection1
      • stubborn rust stains1
    • refractory Adjektiv
      • a refractory case of acne1

refractory [the ~] Nomen

  1. the refractory
    – lining consisting of material with a high melting point; used to line the inside walls of a furnace 1
    the refractory; the furnace lining
    – lining consisting of material with a high melting point; used to line the inside walls of a furnace 1

Alternate Synonyms for "refractory":


Verwandte Definitionen für "refractory":

  1. stubbornly resistant to authority or control1
    • a refractory child1
  2. temporarily unresponsive or not fully responsive to nervous or sexual stimuli1
    • the refractory period of a muscle fiber1
  3. not responding to treatment1
    • a refractory case of acne1
  4. lining consisting of material with a high melting point; used to line the inside walls of a furnace1

Related Synonyms for refractory