refractory pot
— Noun
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～ a small porous bowl made of bone ash used in assaying to separate precious metals from e.g. lead
refractory anaemia
— Noun
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～ any of various anemic conditions that are not successfully treated by any means other than blood transfusions (and that are not associated with another primary disease)
refractory period
— Noun
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～ (neurology) the time after a neuron fires or a muscle fiber contracts during which a stimulus will not evoke a response
refractory
— Noun
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～ lining consisting of material with a high melting point; used to line the inside walls of a furnace
refrain
— Noun
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～ the part of a song where a soloist is joined by a group of singers
refresher course
— Noun
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～ a course that reviews and updates a topic for those who have not kept abreast of developments
refresher
— Noun
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～ a course that reviews and updates a topic for those who have not kept abreast of developments
refresher
— Noun
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～ a drink that refreshes; "he stopped at the bar for a quick refresher"
refresher
— Noun
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～ a fee (in addition to that marked on the brief) paid to counsel in a case that lasts more than one day
refreshment
— Noun
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～ activity that refreshes and recreates; activity that renews your health and spirits by enjoyment and relaxation; "time for rest and refreshment by the pool"; "days of joyous recreation with his friends"
refreshment
— Noun
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～ snacks and drinks served as a light meal
refried beans
— Noun
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～ dried beans cooked and mashed and then fried in lard with various seasonings
refrigerant
— Noun
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～ any substance used to provide cooling (as in a refrigerator)
refrigeration
— Noun
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～ the process of cooling or freezing (e.g., food) for preservative purposes
refrigeration
— Noun
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～ deliberately lowering the body's temperature for therapeutic purposes; "refrigeration by immersing the patient's body in a cold bath"
refrigerator cookie
— Noun
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～ dough formed into a roll and chilled in the refrigerator then sliced and baked
refrigerator
— Noun
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～ white goods in which food can be stored at low temperatures
refrigerator car
— Noun
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～ a freight car that is equipped with refrigeration system
refueling
— Noun
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～ the activity of supplying or taking on fuel
refuge
— Noun
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～ a safe place; "He ran to safety"