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refractory

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4 syllables
10 characters
English (US)
4syllables

refractory

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refractory is a polysyllabic word with 4 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, refractory is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofrefractory

1noun
  • A material or piece of material, such as a brick, that has a very high melting point.
1adjective
  • Obstinate and unruly; strongly opposed to something.

    Synonyms: contrary, fractious

  • Not affected by great heat.

    Synonyms: fireproof, "heat-resistant"

  • Difficult to treat.
  • Incapable of registering a reaction or stimulus.

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