resistance
US /rɪˈzɪstəns/
・UK /rɪ'zɪstəns/
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n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)Force that stops or slows movement of something
The magnet’s resistance prevented the two objects touching
n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)Refusal to accept something new or different
The native villagers showed resistance towards modern ideas
n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)The property of a conductor by which it opposes the passage of an electric current.
The wire has a high electrical resistance.
n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)The ability of an organism to withstand the effects of a harmful agent, such as a disease or drug
The bacteria developed resistance to the antibiotic.
n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)A psychological defense mechanism in which a person unconsciously opposes the bringing of repressed thoughts into conscious awareness
The patient showed resistance to discussing their childhood.
n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)A secret organization resisting authority, especially in an occupied country
During the war, the resistance helped many people escape.
n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)The ability of a material to withstand the effects of a particular agent or condition
This material has good resistance to wear and tear.
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Can Fasting Help You Live Longer?
- In addition to weight loss, studies in humans have found that intermittent fasting can improve insulin resistance, cholesterol levels, blood pressure, and inflammation, all of which lead to better health.
In addition to weight loss, studies in humans have found that intermittent fasting can improve insulin resistance, cholesterol levels, blood pressure, and inflammation, all of which lead to better health.
- In addition to weight loss, studies in humans have found that intermittent fasting can improve insulin resistance, cholesterol levels, blood pressure, and
In addition to weight loss, studies in humans have found that intermittent fasting can improve insulin resistance, cholesterol levels, blood pressure, and
Inside a Chinese EV Graveyard in Hangzhou | WSJ
- Despite resistance from the U.S., China's EV industry is growing.
Despite resistance from the U.S., China's EV industry is growing.
- - [Narrator] Despite resistance from the US,
- [Narrator] Despite resistance from the US,
iPhone 15/15 Pro Impressions: Not Just USB-C!
- Same sizes, guys, same ceramic shield, same dust and water resistance and same starting prices, 799 for the 15 and 899 for the 15 Plus.
Same sizes, guys, same ceramic shield, same dust and water resistance and same starting prices, 799 for the 15 and 899 for the 15 Plus.
- Same sizes, guys, same ceramic shield, same dust and water resistance, and
Same sizes, guys, same ceramic shield, same dust and water resistance, and
Does Protein Powder Work? (Spoiler: YES, but there's a catch)
- Let's talk about how your body uses protein to build muscle and whether protein shakes are helping you get the best out of resistance training.
Let's talk about how your body uses protein to build muscle and whether protein shakes are helping you get the best out of resistance training.
- are helping you get the best out of resistance training.
are helping you get the best out of resistance training.
Smoking is Awesome
- Your overworked heart beats even harder to push blood through the extra resistance and your blood pressure rises.
Your overworked heart beats even harder to push blood through the extra resistance and your blood pressure rises.
- Your overworked heart beats even harder to push blood through the extra resistance and your blood pressure rises.
Your overworked heart beats even harder to push blood through the extra resistance and your blood pressure rises.
Two Taiwans, Two Chinas, Twice
- One event in the resistance against the Japanese was so unbelievably catastrophic.
One event in the resistance against the Japanese was so unbelievably catastrophic.
- One event in the resistance against the Japanese was so unbelievably catastrophic.
One event in the resistance against the Japanese was so unbelievably catastrophic.
How Tokyo Made Itself Earthquake-Proof
- That's why it's one of the 2600 or so buildings in Tokyo designed for the third tier of earthquake resistance called menshin.
That's why it's one of the 2600 or so buildings in Tokyo designed for the third tier of earthquake resistance called menshin.
- That's why it's one of the 2,600 or so buildings in Tokyo designed for the third tier of earthquake resistance called Menshin.
That's why it's one of the 2,600 or so buildings in Tokyo designed for the third tier of earthquake resistance called Menshin.
Symbiosis & Anemonefish - Reef Life of the Andaman - Part 18
- Other types of fish have also evolved a resistance to the sea anemone's sting.
Other types of fish have also evolved a resistance to the sea anemone's sting.
- Other types of fish have also evolved a resistance to the sea anemone's sting.
Other types of fish have also evolved a resistance to the sea anemone's sting.
Reef Life of the Andaman (full marine biology documentary)
- Other types of fish have also evolved a resistance to the sea anemone's sting.
Other types of fish have also evolved a resistance to the sea anemone's sting.
- Other types of fish have also evolved a resistance to the sea anemone's sting.
Other types of fish have also evolved a resistance to the sea anemone's sting.
How 'Quiet Quitting' Became The Next Phase Of The Great Resignation
- I think it is almost direct resistance and disruption of hustle culture, honestly, and I think it's exciting that more people are doing it.
I think it is almost direct resistance and disruption of hustle culture, honestly, and I think it's exciting that more people are doing it.
- I think it is almost direct resistance and disruption of hustle culture, honestly.
I think it is almost direct resistance and disruption of hustle culture, honestly.