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refractoriness vs refractory

refractory vs refractoriness

refractoriness and refractory both are nouns.

refractoriness is not an adjective while refractory is an adjective.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
refractoriness Yes No No No
refractory Yes Yes No No
refractoriness (noun) refractory (noun)
the trait of being unmanageable lining consisting of material with a high melting point; used to line the inside walls of a furnace
refractoriness (adjective) refractory (adjective)
stubbornly resistant to authority or control
temporarily unresponsive or not fully responsive to a process or stimulus
not responding to treatment
Difference between refractoriness and refractory

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