re·sis·tant
ri-ˈzi-stənt 
: giving, capable of, or exhibiting resistance
—often used in combination
wrinkle-resistant clothes
a drug-resistant strain of virus
Examples of resistant in a Sentence
Adjective
These plants are resistant to cold temperatures.
He became resistant to the medication.
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Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 11 July 2024
The sustainable threads Bendis discovered in Nepal from a local manufacturer turned out to be conveniently resistant to atmospheric agents and UV rays.
—Sofia Celeste, WWD, 11 July 2024
Sealers don't make stone surfaces stain-proof but create surfaces that are more resistant to stains.
—Caitlin Sole, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 July 2024
Enterococci, meanwhile, is a common cause in hospitals of urinary tract infections, according to the National Institute of Health, and are highly resistant to antiseptics and antibiotics.
—Chad De Guzman, TIME, 2 July 2024
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Adjective
The chemicals are also used to make carpeting, clothing and furniture resistant to stains, water and grease damage.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 11 July 2024
The sustainable threads Bendis discovered in Nepal from a local manufacturer turned out to be conveniently resistant to atmospheric agents and UV rays.
—Sofia Celeste, WWD, 11 July 2024
Sealers don't make stone surfaces stain-proof but create surfaces that are more resistant to stains.
—Caitlin Sole, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 July 2024
Enterococci, meanwhile, is a common cause in hospitals of urinary tract infections, according to the National Institute of Health, and are highly resistant to antiseptics and antibiotics.
—Chad De Guzman, TIME, 2 July 2024
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“Resistant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/resistant. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.
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resistant
adjective
re·sis·tant
variants
also resistent
: giving, capable of, or exhibiting resistance
—often used in combination
a drug-resistant strain of virus
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