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refractory in Spanish

refractory in Spanish is refractario — refractory means stubborn and difficult to control, refusing to do what is wanted.

refractory in Spanish

refractario
adj

What does "refractory" mean?

  1. adj Stubborn and difficult to control, refusing to do what is wanted.
  2. adj Able to withstand very high temperatures without being damaged.
    "There are also over 1,200 pallet brick wagons used for the conveyance of refractory bricks."
  3. adj (medicine) Not responding well to treatment.
    "Many of the vague and refractory cases of neck and shoulder pain and of migraine may be due to cervical disc disease."
  4. adj Unable to react or respond to a stimulus.
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refractory in a sentence

  • There are also over 1,200 pallet brick wagons used for the conveyance of refractory bricks.
  • Many of the vague and refractory cases of neck and shoulder pain and of migraine may be due to cervical disc disease.

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What is "refractory" in Spanish?
"refractory" in Spanish is refractario. refractory means: Stubborn and difficult to control, refusing to do what is wanted.
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