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    refractory

    US /rɪˈfræktəri/

    ・

    UK /rɪˈfræktəri/

    C2TOEIC
    adj.AdjectiveNot responding to treatment
    A stubborn infection, a refractory case of acne, stubborn rust stains

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    TripTank - Scorpion Dick

    01:51TripTank - Scorpion Dick
    • There's a short refractory period between blasts.

      There's a short refractory period between blasts.

    • Please don't say refractory.

      Please don't say refractory.

    A2

    Let's Talk About Sex: Crash Course Psychology #27

    11:36Let's Talk About Sex: Crash Course Psychology #27
    • It's during this phase that biosexed males enter a refractory period, during which they're unable to orgasm again for a few minutes to a day or more, whereas a biological female's refractory period is very short in comparison.

      It's during this phase that biosexed males enter a refractory period, during which they're unable to orgasm again for a few minutes to a day or more, whereas a biological female's refractory period is very short in comparison.

    • It's during this phase that biosex males enter a refractory period during which they're unable

      It's during this phase that biosex males enter a refractory period during which they're unable

    B2

    Meanwhile... Breast Milk Pays The Bills | In Defense Of Emma Watson

    06:15Meanwhile... Breast Milk Pays The Bills | In Defense Of Emma Watson
    • Folks, if you watch this show, you know I spend most of my time right over there hand-packing the most topical crushed story glass into a refractory mold using the pas de verre technique, resulting in delicate folds depicting a Mediterranean flower of the Araceae family.

      Folks, if you watch this show, you know I spend most of my time right over there hand-packing the most topical crushed story glass into a refractory mold using the pas de verre technique, resulting in delicate folds depicting a Mediterranean flower of the Araceae family.

    • Folks, if you watch this show, you know I spend most of my time right over there hand-packing the most topical crush story glass into a refractory mold using the pâte de verre technique, resulting in delicate folds depicting a Mediterranean flower of the Aracia family.

      Folks, if you watch this show, you know I spend most of my time right over there hand-packing the most topical crush story glass into a refractory mold using the pâte de verre technique, resulting in delicate folds depicting a Mediterranean flower of the Aracia family.

    B1

    Atrial Fibrillation Anatomy, ECG and Stroke, Animation.

    03:03Atrial Fibrillation Anatomy, ECG and Stroke, Animation.
    • This is due to refractory properties of the cells of the AV node.

      This is due to refractory properties of the cells of the AV node.

    • This is due to refractory properties of the cells of the AV node.

      This is due to refractory properties of the cells of the AV node.

    C1

    The Science of Orgasms

    02:45The Science of Orgasms
    • This is followed by a refractory period for minutes to hours in which another orgasm cannot be achieved.

      This is followed by a refractory period for minutes to hours in which another orgasm cannot be achieved.

    • This is followed by a refractory period from minutes to hours in which another orgasm cannot be achieved.

      This is followed by a refractory period from minutes to hours in which another orgasm cannot be achieved.

    B2

    The neuroscience of arousal | Emily Nagoski

    09:28The neuroscience of arousal | Emily Nagoski
    • But when you listen to those phases, you've got arousal, plateau, orgasm, refractory period.

      But when you listen to those phases, you've got arousal, plateau, orgasm, refractory period.

    • But when you listen to those phases, you've got arousal plateau, orgasm, refractory period.

      But when you listen to those phases, you've got arousal plateau, orgasm, refractory period.

    B1

    The Study Secret They DON'T Teach in School (Outthink Your Peers)

    10:19The Study Secret They DON'T Teach in School (Outthink Your Peers)
    • Also, the refractory period is extended, since the cell stays depolarized longer.

      Also, the refractory period is extended, since the cell stays depolarized longer.

    • Also, the refractory period is extended since the cell stays depolarized longer.

      Also, the refractory period is extended since the cell stays depolarized longer.

    B1

    The $300 Homestead Heater That Beats Your $30,000 Furnace (Science Explained)

    11:34The $300 Homestead Heater That Beats Your $30,000 Furnace (Science Explained)
    • The J-tube is typically built from firebrick or refractory clay, materials available at any masonry supply store for under $50.

      The J-tube is typically built from firebrick or refractory clay, materials available at any masonry supply store for under $50.

    • The J tube is typically built from firebrick or refractory clay materials available at any masonry supply store for under $50.

      The J tube is typically built from firebrick or refractory clay materials available at any masonry supply store for under $50.

    B2

    NEJM This Week — January 8, 2026

    25:11NEJM This Week — January 8, 2026
    • These authors previously reported results from a first in human study of an investigational therapy consisting of universal base edited anti semic CD7 car T cells that were infused in order to secure deep molecular remissions of refractory T cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia prior to allogeneic stem cell transplantation.

      These authors previously reported results from a first in human study of an investigational therapy consisting of universal base edited anti semic CD7 car T cells that were infused in order to secure deep molecular remissions of refractory T cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia prior to allogeneic stem cell transplantation.

    • The investigators found that the investigational therapy induced anti leukemic responses in all the patients with relapsed or refractory CD7T cell all who received treatment.

      The investigators found that the investigational therapy induced anti leukemic responses in all the patients with relapsed or refractory CD7T cell all who received treatment.

    B2

    Part 1 - Anne of Green Gables Audiobook by Lucy Maud Montgomery (Chs 01-10)

    07:54Part 1 - Anne of Green Gables Audiobook by Lucy Maud Montgomery (Chs 01-10)
    • but when Anne proved still refractory the next morning, an explanation had to be made to account for her absence from the breakfast table.

      but when Anne proved still refractory the next morning, an explanation had to be made to account for her absence from the breakfast table.

    • still refractory the next morning an explanation had to be made to account for

      still refractory the next morning an explanation had to be made to account for

    B1