resistant, adj.
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relating to or conferring immunity (to disease or infection)
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immune resistant
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incapable of absorbing or mixing with
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repellent resistant
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"a water-repellent fabric""plastic highly resistant to steam and water"
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disposed to or engaged in defiance of established authority
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insubordinate resistant resistive
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impervious to being affected
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resistant
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"resistant to the effects of heat""resistant to persuasion"
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able to tolerate environmental conditions or physiological stress
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resistant tolerant
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"the plant is tolerant of saltwater""these fish are quite tolerant as long as extremes of pH are avoided"
"the new hybrid is more resistant to drought"
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