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resistant
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Adjective
  • incapable of absorbing or mixing with
    • a water-repellent fabric
    • plastic highly resistant to steam and water
  • disposed to or engaged in defiance of established authority
  • impervious to being affected
    • resistant to the effects of heat
    • resistant to persuasion
  • able to tolerate environmental conditions or physiological stress
    • 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
  • relating to or conferring immunity (to disease or infection)
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