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REFRACTORY Synonyms

There are 6 synonyms of the word refractory. (exact relations)
There are 2 hypernyms of the word refractory. (close relations)
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fractious
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• stubbornly resistant to authority or control

• easily irritated or annoyed

• unpredictably difficult in operation; likely to be troublesome

contrary
adjectiveadj
noun

• a relation of direct opposition

• exact opposition

• a logical relation such that two propositions are contraries if both cannot be true but both can be false

adjective satellite

• very opposed in nature or character or purpose

• of words or propositions so related that both cannot be true but both may be false

• resistant to guidance or discipline

• in an opposing direction

fireproof
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• impervious to damage by fire

verb

• make resistant to fire

recalcitrant
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• stubbornly resistant to authority or control

• marked by stubborn resistance to authority

stubborn
adjectiveadj
adjective

• tenaciously unwilling or marked by tenacious unwillingness to yield

adjective satellite

• not responding to treatment

furnace lining
nounn
noun

• lining consisting of material with a high melting point; used to line the inside walls of a furnace

Best Hypernyms For REFRACTORY

Here is a list of related hypernyms for refractory, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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liner lining

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