Resistant

a.

1.

Making resistance; resisting.

Adj.	1.	resistant - relating to or conferring immunity (to disease or infection) Synonyms: immune
	2.	resistant - incapable of being affected; "resistant to persuasion"
	3.	resistant - disposed to or engaged in defiance of established authority Synonyms: insubordinate, resistive
	4.	resistant - incapable of absorbing or mixing with; "a water-repellent fabric"; "plastic highly resistant to steam and water" Synonyms: repellent

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