Compact
Compact adjective - Having a consistency that does not easily yield to pressure.
Refractory and compact are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Refractory" instead an adjective "Compact".
Refractory
Refractory adjective - Given to resisting authority or another's control.
Compact and refractory are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Compact" instead an adjective "Refractory".
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