Textual thesaurus for "refractory"

(adj) fractious, recalcitrant

stubbornly resistant to authority or control

a fractious animal that would not submit to the harness; a refractory child

(adj) stubborn

not responding to treatment

a stubborn infection; a refractory case of acne; stubborn rust stains

(noun) furnace lining

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