refractory
Definition
Material that can withstand very high temperatures—3000°C or more—without degrading or softening. Refractory materials include certain ceramics and superalloys, and are used in heat insulation of furnaces, jet and rocket engines, and parts of space vehicles such as the shuttle.
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refractory is in the Industries, Manufacturing, & Technology subject.
refractory appears in the definitions of the following terms: coke and blast furnace
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