refractory

noun
  1. 1

    A material or piece of material, such as a brick, that has a very high melting point.

adjective
  1. 1

    Obstinate and unruly; strongly opposed to something.

    syn:contraryfractious
  2. 2

    Not affected by great heat.

    syn:fireproofheat-resistant
  3. 3

    Difficult to treat.

  4. 4

    Incapable of registering a reaction or stimulus.

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