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Meaning of the word resistant in English

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resistant

US /rɪˈzɪs.tənt/
UK /rɪˈzɪs.tənt/

Adjective

offering resistance to something or someone

Example:
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The new material is highly resistant to heat.
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He was resistant to the idea of moving to a new city.
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