Meaning Of The Word Refractory

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refractory
Refractory people are difficult to deal with or control, for example because they are unwilling to obey orders.

refractory in American English
hard to manage; stubborn; obstinate
something refractory; specif., a heat-resistant material used in lining furnaces, etc.
adjective: hard or impossible to manage; stubbornly disobedient
noun: a material having the ability to retain its physical shape and chemical identity when subjected to high temperatures

refractory in British English
adjective: unmanageable or obstinate
noun: a material, such as fire clay or alumina, that is able to withstand high temperatures: used to line furnaces, kilns, etc

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