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resistant Definition

re·sist·ant (-tənt)

adjective

offering resistance; resisting

Etymology: L resistens, prp.

noun

a person or thing that resists

resistant Synonyms

resistant

modif.

  1. Antagonistic

    contrary, defiant, unyielding; see opposing 2, rebellious 2.

  2. Impervious

    immune, repellent, proof against; see immune, tight 2.

resistant Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

  • durable: The massive high density polyethylene container is durable, impact resistant, ultraviolet stabilized and corrosion free.
  • lightweight: Where lightweight, corrosion resistant or complex shapes are required NP Aerospace is one of the largest thermosetting molding companies in Europe.

Infinitive complement

  • rust: This additional coating results in a product that is more resistant to rust than all other carbon steel palette knives.
  • frost: Aubrieta is an Alpine plant and you can plant it in the ground straight away as its very resistant to frost and cold weather.

Modifies a noun

  • strain: This could mean a more virulent, or drug resistant strain which could put even more pressure on your immune system.
  • cultivar: Meanwhile, there is a continuing flow of resistant cultivars going through trials.
  • bacterium: This practice has resulted in the selection of resistant bacteria in these animals.
  • starch: Resistant starch, however, has been reported to stimulate growth of the more anaerobic Clostridia species.
  • tuberculosis: After all, we do have strategies to face drug resistant tuberculosis, malaria and cancers.
  • coating: CPFilms unique scratch resistant coating provides a tough barrier to the unwanted graffiti artist.

Used with adjective complement

  • stain: The hides are then impregnated with Teflon to make them stain resistant.
  • fade: The ultra modern vinyl print gives a soft smooth matte finish which is hard wearing, long lasting, crack and fade resistant.
  • prove: The traditional natural dyes were no doubt used, those that had proved resistant to light.
  • become: They are becoming resistant to some of the poisons used against them.

Noun used with modifier

  • abrasion: The PMI rope is so abrasion resistant that the American cavers simply have no knowledge of rigging.
  • corrosion: Screw down, corrosion resistant rails for perfect sealing.
  • vandal: Door Entry Phone systems; audio or video, standard or vandal resistant.
  • herbicide: Three crops are involved - sugar beet, oilseed rape and fodder maize - all modified to be herbicide resistant.
  • puncture: All our bikes have ' puncture resistant ' tires.
  • drought: Drought resistant plants can be grown by budding young gardeners.