Hello, you have come here looking for the meaning of the word
refractari. In DICTIOUS you will not only get to know all the dictionary meanings for the word
refractari, but we will also tell you about its etymology, its characteristics and you will know how to say
refractari in singular and plural. Everything you need to know about the word
refractari you have here. The definition of the word
refractari will help you to be more precise and correct when speaking or writing your texts. Knowing the definition of
refractari, as well as those of other words, enriches your vocabulary and provides you with more and better linguistic resources.
Catalan
Etymology
Learned borrowing from Latin refractārius.
Pronunciation
Adjective
refractari (feminine refractària, masculine plural refractaris, feminine plural refractàries)
- (of people) recalcitrant, obstinate
- (chemistry) fireproof, heat-resistant
- (medicine) refractory (resistant to treatment)
- (biology) refractory (resistant to stimulus)
- període refractari ― refractory period
Further reading