adjective
relating to or conferring immunity (to disease or infection)
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adjective
able to tolerate environmental conditions or physiological stress
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Examples
- the plant is tolerant of saltwater
- these fish are quite tolerant as long as extremes of pH are avoided
- the new hybrid is more resistant to drought
adjective
impervious to being affected
Examples
- resistant to the effects of heat
- resistant to persuasion
adjective
disposed to or engaged in defiance of established authority
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adjective
incapable of absorbing or mixing with
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Examples
- a water-repellent fabric
- plastic highly resistant to steam and water