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21resistant — resistantly, adv. /ri zis teuhnt/, adj. 1. resisting. n. 2. a person or thing that resists. [1590 1600; < MF resistant, prp. of resister to RESIST; see ANT] * * * …
22resistant — 1. noun a) A person who resists; especially a member of a resistance movement. b) A thing which resists. 2. adjective a) That which makes resistance or offers opposition …
23resistant — re·sis·tant also re·sis·tent tənt adj giving, capable of, or exhibiting resistance often used in combination <a drug resistant strain of virus> …
24resistant — adj 1. withstanding, repellent, defiant, opposing, antagonistic, counteractive; repugnant, clashing, reactionary, oppugnant, dissident; indomitable, die hard, intractable, obstreperous; belligerent, bellicose, hostile; insubordinate, rebellious,… …
25resistant — [rɪˈzɪst(ə)nt] adj 1) not harmed or affected by something a flame resistant material[/ex] 2) opposed to something …
26resistant — re•sist•ant [[t]rɪˈzɪs tənt[/t]] adj. resisting (sometimes used in combination): stain resistant fabric[/ex] re•sist′ant•ly, adv …
27resistant — resistance ► NOUN 1) the action of resisting. 2) (also resistance movement) a secret organization resisting political authority. 3) the impeding effect exerted by one material thing on another. 4) the ability not to be affected by something. 5)… …
28Resistant starch — (RS) is starch that escapes digestion in the small intestine of healthy individuals. [Asp NG. Resistant starch. Proceedings from the second plenary meeting of EURESTA: European FLAIR Concerted Action No. 11 on physiological implications of the… …
29Resistant Reading — A reading within a text which moves beyond the dominant cultural beliefs to challenge prevailing views.Reading a text as it was not meant to be read; in fact reading the text against itself.Textual Example By way of illustration, consider Andrew… …
30resistant cancer — Cancer that does not respond to treatment. The cancer may be resistant at the beginning of treatment, or it may become resistant during treatment. Also called refractory cancer …
