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refraktär — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • refractory adj Stubborn and difficult to control, refusing to do what is wanted.

Senses

refraktär is used for these senses in English:

  • refractory Not affected by great heat.
  • refractory (biology) Incapable of registering a reaction or stimulus.

refractory — full definition

  1. adj Stubborn and difficult to control, refusing to do what is wanted.
  2. adj Able to withstand very high temperatures without being damaged.
  3. adj (medicine) Not responding well to treatment.
  4. adj Unable to react or respond to a stimulus.
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