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  • 31refractory phase — noun see refractory period …

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  • 32Refractory Ceramic Fiber — Hochtemperaturwolle ist ein künstlich hergestellter Werkstoff zur Wärmedämmung. Inhaltsverzeichnis 1 Historie 2 Hochtemperaturwolle (HTW) 2.1 Alkaline Earth Silikat Wolle (AES Wollen) 2.2 Aluminiumsilikatwolle (ASW) …

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  • 33refractory period — Most commonly used in reference to the interval (typically 1ms) after the passage of an action potential during which an axon is incapable of responding to another. This is caused by inactivation of the sodium channels after opening. The maximum… …

    Dictionary of molecular biology

  • 34refractory flask — a metal tube in which a refractory mold is made for casting metal dental restorations or appliances; called also casting f …

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  • 35refractory — re|frac|to|ry [rıˈfræktəri] adj [Date: 1600 1700; : Latin; Origin: refractarius, from refragari to oppose ] 1.) formal deliberately not obeying someone in authority and being difficult to deal with or control = ↑unruly 2.) medical a refractory… …

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  • 36refractory — re|frac|to|ry [ rı frækt(ə)ri ] adjective 1. ) VERY FORMAL badly behaved and difficult to control 2. ) MEDICAL a refractory illness does not improve despite medical treatment …

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  • 37refractory —    Resistant to high temperatures. Refractory materials are used for molds in lost wax casting and for kiln furniture on which ceramic ware stands while it is fired. Also see refraction …

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  • 38refractory — adjective, formal their refractory children Syn: obstinate, stubborn, mulish, pigheaded, obdurate, headstrong, self willed, wayward, willful, perverse, contrary, recalcitrant, obstreperous, disobedient, difficult; informal balky; archaic c …

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  • 39refractory period — (in neurology) the time of recovery needed for a nerve cell that has just transmitted a nerve impulse or for a muscle fibre that has just contracted. During the refractory period a normal stimulus will not bring about excitation of the cell,… …

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  • 40refractory — UK [rɪˈfrækt(ə)rɪ] / US adjective medical a refractory illness does not improve despite medical treatment …

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