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resistant

[ri-zis-tuhnt] / rɪˈzɪs tənt /


ADJECTIVE
impervious
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Medtronic’s business, however, is focused on GLP-1 resistant cardiology and neurology.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

That’s the type of demand that is more resistant to a rise in prices, and less likely to decline because of higher costs, he said.

From MarketWatch • May 12, 2026

Researchers have also reported corrosion resistant anode strategies built on stainless steel substrates, showing that stainless steel remains a major focus in the effort to make seawater electrolysis more practical.

From Science Daily • May 10, 2026

For adults with mental conditions resistant to therapy, psychiatric medication can be effective.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 2026

For almost any disease, some people prove to be genetically more resistant than are others.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond




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