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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