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resistant
01
being protected from or having a high degree of resistance to something, such as an infection or disease
02
disposed to or engaged in defiance of established authority
03
not easily affected by external influences or forces
04
incapable of absorbing or mixing with
05
able to tolerate environmental conditions or physiological stress
Example
The traditionalists in the community were resistant to the new building plans that didn’t match the town’s historic look.
These plants are resistant to drought, thriving in arid conditions.
The reinforced door is resistant to forced entry, enhancing home security.
The insular community was resistant to outside influences, preferring to maintain its traditional ways.
Stainless steel, an alloy of iron, chromium, and other elements, is highly resistant to corrosion and is used in a wide range of applications.
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