refractory
Definition
Material that can withstand very high temperatures 3000ðC 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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