What does refractoriness mean?
Refractoriness means The quality of being refractory..
Refractoriness
Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
Meaning
The quality of being refractory..
Example Sentences
2001, Oliver Sacks, Uncle Tungsten: Memories of a Chemical Boyhood, Alfred A. Knopf (2001), 8, Uncle loved the desnsity of the tungsten he made, and its refractoriness, its great chemical stability.
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What is a synonym for refractoriness?
Common synonyms include recalcitrance, unmanageableness, recalcitrancy.
What is the opposite of refractoriness?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use refractoriness in a sentence?
2001, Oliver Sacks, Uncle Tungsten: Memories of a Chemical Boyhood, Alfred A. Knopf (2001), 8, Uncle loved the desnsity of the tungsten he made, and its refractoriness, its great chemical stability.
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