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    • resistant :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

    • resistant :impervious to being affected
      • resistant to the effects of heat|resistant to persuasion

    • resistant :incapable of absorbing or mixing with
      • a water-repellent fabric|plastic highly resistant to steam and water

    • resistant :relating to or conferring immunity (to disease or infection)

      • resistant :disposed to or engaged in defiance of established authority

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