Of a substance: resisting the action of heat, having a high melting point. More widely: difficult to work. Also figurative.
| 单词 | θ214662 |
| 释义 | society > occupation and work > materials > types of material generally > [adjective] > mouldable or workable > not (3) refractory1741 Of a substance: resisting the action of heat, having a high melting point. More widely: difficult to work. Also figurative. unworkable1854 Of materials: Incapable of being worked upon or wrought into shape. refracting1894 That resists fire or strong heat; = refractory, adj. 5. rare. |
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