- disease-resistant
- adj.Disease-resistant is used with these nouns: ↑variety
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resistant — [[t]rɪzɪ̱stənt[/t]] 1) ADJ GRADED: oft ADJ to n Someone who is resistant to something is opposed to it and wants to prevent it. Some people are very resistant to the idea of exercise. 2) ADJ GRADED: oft ADJ to n If something is resistant to a… … English dictionary
resistant — re|sis|tant [ rı zıstənt ] adjective 1. ) not harmed or affected by something: resistant to: a disease that is resistant to antibiotics 2. ) opposed to something: resistant to: people who are stubbornly resistant to change … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
resistant — UK [rɪˈzɪst(ə)nt] / US [rɪˈzɪstənt] adjective 1) not harmed or affected by something resistant to: a disease that is resistant to antibiotics 2) opposed to something resistant to: people who are stubbornly resistant to change … English dictionary
resistant — adjective 1. relating to or conferring immunity (to disease or infection) (Freq. 1) • Syn: ↑immune • Similar to: ↑unsusceptible, ↑insusceptible • Derivationally related forms: ↑resistance, ↑ … Useful english dictionary
resistant — 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 … Wiktionary
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