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.
Recent Examples on the Web
Susanne Rust, Los Angeles Times, 18 Apr. 2024
Used since the 1950s to make consumer products nonstick, oil- and water-repellent and resistant to temperature change, PFAS chemicals have been linked to serious health problems, including cancer, fertility issues, high cholesterol, hormone disruption, liver damage, obesity and thyroid disease.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 10 Apr. 2024
Additionally, drone manufacturers have access to more powerful video transmitters, up to 5 watts, which are more resistant to jamming.
—IEEE Spectrum, 10 Apr. 2024
Along with the amount of purchase, consumers will receive a child resistant bag to store the products in and a cabinet lock for securing any laundry materials, according to Procter & Gamble.
—Emilee Coblentz, The Courier-Journal, 5 Apr. 2024
But lawmakers and courts have been largely resistant.
—Kristine Phillips, The Indianapolis Star, 3 Apr. 2024
Stubbornly resistant to change, however, was Ethan’s capacity to associate or link actions with consequences.
—Marc D. Hauser, TIME, 3 Apr. 2024
Weather resistant 5-way binding post speaker terminals keeps them operational even in tough conditions, and the sound quality is great for the price.
—K. Thor Jensen, PCMAG, 1 Apr. 2024
Solid, buoyant, and resistant to rot, the trees often grow to heights of 150 feet.
—The Editors, Robb Report, 28 Mar. 2024
Adjective
In one 2019 study of litter used on farm fields as fertilizer, researchers found that every sample tested from U.S. broiler chickens carried E. coli strains resistant to more than seven antibiotics — including amoxicillin, ceftiofur, tetracycline, and sulfonamide.
—Susanne Rust, Los Angeles Times, 18 Apr. 2024
Used since the 1950s to make consumer products nonstick, oil- and water-repellent and resistant to temperature change, PFAS chemicals have been linked to serious health problems, including cancer, fertility issues, high cholesterol, hormone disruption, liver damage, obesity and thyroid disease.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 10 Apr. 2024
Additionally, drone manufacturers have access to more powerful video transmitters, up to 5 watts, which are more resistant to jamming.
—IEEE Spectrum, 10 Apr. 2024
Along with the amount of purchase, consumers will receive a child resistant bag to store the products in and a cabinet lock for securing any laundry materials, according to Procter & Gamble.
—Emilee Coblentz, The Courier-Journal, 5 Apr. 2024
But lawmakers and courts have been largely resistant.
—Kristine Phillips, The Indianapolis Star, 3 Apr. 2024
Stubbornly resistant to change, however, was Ethan’s capacity to associate or link actions with consequences.
—Marc D. Hauser, TIME, 3 Apr. 2024
Weather resistant 5-way binding post speaker terminals keeps them operational even in tough conditions, and the sound quality is great for the price.
—K. Thor Jensen, PCMAG, 1 Apr. 2024
Solid, buoyant, and resistant to rot, the trees often grow to heights of 150 feet.
—The Editors, Robb Report, 28 Mar. 2024
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“Resistant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/resistant. Accessed 24 Apr. 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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