re·sis·tant
ri-ˈzi-stənt 
: giving, capable of, or exhibiting resistance
—often used in combination
wrinkle-resistant clothes
a drug-resistant strain of virus
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Adjective
These plants are resistant to cold temperatures.
He became resistant to the medication.
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Adjective
Defining Gel coats the hair in flexible, humidity-resistant polymers to form structured spirals with zero frizz.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
When used correctly, psilocybin has shown promise in treating conditions like treatment-resistant depression or substance abuse disorder.
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“Resistant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/resistant. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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resistant
adjective
re·sis·tant
variants
also resistent
: giving, capable of, or exhibiting resistance
—often used in combination
a drug-resistant strain of virus
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