a. (-ant)
[F. résistant: cf. L. resistens. See
Making resistance; resisting. -- n. One who, or that which, resists. Bp. Pearson.
| Dictionary: Re·sist·ant |
[F. résistant: cf. L. resistens. See
Making resistance; resisting. -- n. One who, or that which, resists. Bp. Pearson.
| Antonyms: resistant |
Definition: impervious
Antonyms: susceptible
adj
Definition: opposed
Antonyms: receptive
| Gardener's Dictionary: resistant |
A term used to describe a plant bred to, or naturally able to, resist a particular disease such as fusarium or fire blight.
| Shopping: resistant |
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