resistant

UK /ɹəˈzɪstənt/ US /ɹəˈzɪstənt/
adj 3noun 2

Definitions

noun

1

A person who resists; especially a member of a resistance movement.

2

A thing which resists.

adj

1

Which makes resistance or offers opposition.

2

Which is not affected or overcome by a disease, drug, chemical or atmospheric agent, extreme of temperature, etc.

The infection is resistant to antibiotics.

[…] suggests the dauerlarva is resistant because of non-feeding and a more resistant cuticle. Examination of the dauerlarva cuticle by thin sectioning and electron micro[…]

3

Not greatly influenced by individual members of a sample.

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