resistant
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It forms an intricate network that helps tissue remain strong, flexible, and resistant to physical stress.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 20, 2026
The study found that exposure to nanoplastics increased the physical strength of the biofilm and made it more resistant to disinfectants.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 17, 2026
With the value of those AI-related shipments rising sharply, shippers have become less resistant to higher air freight rates, they note.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 15, 2026
The perennial ryegrass used in Europe is resistant to wear, but it also doesn’t have the traction players have become accustomed to in the NFL.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 9, 2026
An unknown but very large acreage of timber-producing lands is now aerially sprayed in order to “weed out” the hardwoods from the more spray- resistant conifers.
From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson
Vocabulary lists containing resistant
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