Definition of resistant
: giving, capable of, or exhibiting resistance —often used in combination wrinkle-resistant clothes a drug-resistant strain of virus
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Examples of resistant in a Sentence
These plants are resistant to cold temperatures.
He became resistant to the medication.
Recent Examples of resistant from the Web
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Miami’s challenges – resistant mosquitoes, controversial pesticides and the difficulty of getting individuals to take action – remain.
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But various groups are planning to use gene drives in the wild, to render mosquitoes resistant to malaria or to control invasive rats on islands.
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Experts recommend using stainless steel bottles, which are naturally anti-bacterial and resistant to germ-harboring cracks.
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The number of STD diagnoses is on the rise, and some of the most common STDs are becoming resistant to treatment.
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Infections An MRSA (Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) measure was added in spring 2016.
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Even panels rated fire-resistant can be dangerous if they aren't properly installed.
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In New York City, cladding must be tested and found to be fire resistant before it can ever be put on a building, said Thomas Fariello, first deputy commissioner for the city’s Department of Buildings, which enforces building codes.
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Manufacturers of the cladding fought additional restrictions and testing, citing the additional cost of fire-resistant or fire-proof building materials, and government regulators ultimately didn’t act.
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First Known Use of resistant
15th century
First Known Use of resistant
1580
RESISTANT Defined for English Language Learners
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playDefinition of resistant for English Language Learners
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: opposed to something : wanting to prevent something from happening
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: not affected or harmed by something
RESISTANT Defined for Kids
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playDefinition of resistant for Students
: capable of withstanding the force or effect of The material is fire-resistant.
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Medical Definition of resistant
: giving, capable of, or exhibiting resistance—often used in combination a drug-resistant strain of virus
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