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
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Adjective
These plants are resistant to cold temperatures.
He became resistant to the medication.
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Adjective
Quantum internet is designed to be resistant to these threats, making data breaches nearly impossible.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, FOXNews.com, 14 Apr. 2025
Modern varieties are thornless and disease resistant.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 13 Apr. 2025
They were originally developed to treat type 2 diabetes, which happens when the body’s cells become resistant to the hormone insulin.
—Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 9 Apr. 2025
Each piece is crafted from the lightest weight cast iron on the market, according to the brand, and is stain, chip, and crack resistant.
—Maggie Horton, People.com, 3 Apr. 2025
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“Resistant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/resistant. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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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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