resistant

rɪˈzɪs.tənt
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Translation of resistant into German,

Adjective

1.

enduring

able to withstand adverse conditions or treatment
  • The material is resistant to both heat and cold..Das Material ist widerstandsfähig gegen sowohl Hitze als auch Kälte
2.

immunity

not affected by a disease or chemical
  • This plant is resistant to pests.Diese Pflanze ist resistent gegen Schädlinge.
3.

opposition

opposed to something and wanting to prevent it
  • She was resistant to the new policy changes.Sie stand den neuen Richtlinienänderungen ablehnend gegenüber.
4.

mathematics

TECH.
not easily influenced by individual data points
TECH.
  • The resistant measure provided stable results.Die robuste Maßnahme lieferte stabile Ergebnisse.

Noun

1.

durability

Rare
object that withstands force or pressure
Rare
resistenter Gegenstand resistentes Objekt resistentes Material widerstandsfähiger Gegenstand widerstandsfähiges Material
  • This material is a resistant to high temperatures.Dieses resistente Material hält hohen Temperaturen stand.
2.

opponent

Rare
person who opposes or fights against something
Rare
  • The resistant fought bravely against the invaders.Der Widerstandskämpfer kämpfte tapfer gegen die Eindringlinge.
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Expressions with resistant: examples in English and translations in German

wasserfest
wasserdicht
She bought a water-resistant watch for her swimming sessions..
knitterfrei
knitterarm
This shirt is made of wrinkle-resistant fabric.
feuchtigkeitsbeständig
This paint is moisture-resistant and perfect for bathrooms.
mottensicher
She bought moth-resistant curtains to protect against insect damage..
knitterfrei
knitterarm
This shirt is made of crease-resistant fabric.
medikamentenresistent
This is a drug-resistant infection.

Synonyms and analogies of resistant in English

Examples of resistant in a sentence

  • The plant is resistant to drought.
  • Some bacteria are resistant to antibiotics.
  • The fabric is resistant to water.
  • Several neighbors remained resistant to the proposed tower.
  • The board was initially resistant to merging the two teams.
  • The algorithm remained resistant to outliers.

Translations of "resistant" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Adjective
widerstandsfähigadj.

This layer is very susceptible for scratches and thus not resistant.

Diese Auflage ist sehr anfällig für Kratzer und damit nicht widerstandsfähig.

resistentadj.

A well-built house shows staying power, resistant against the elements for decades.

Ein gut gebautes Haus zeigt Beständigkeit und ist jahrzehntelang gegen die Elemente resistent.

beständigadj.

This wire is resistant against corrosion and certain acids and bleaches.

Dieser Draht ist beständig gegen Korrosion sowie bestimmte Säuren und Laugen.

unempfindlichadj.

Moreover, the velvet is resistant and has a subtle dull shine.

Zudem ist der Samt unempfindlich und hat einen dezent matten Glanz.

robustadj.

She is incredibly resistant, yet still potent and productive.

Sie ist unglaublich robust und dennoch sehr potent und ertragreich.

strapazierfähigadj.

On the functional side, the textiles are extremely resistant and long-lived.

Von der funktionalen Seite aus sind die Textilien extrem strapazierfähig und langlebig.

belastbaradj.

The rigging of the yacht is especially stress resistant at these points.

Das Rigg eines Segelbootes ist in diesen Punkten besonders belastbar.

widerstehtadj.

Composite structure resistant against thermal shocks and application for ceramic multilayer capacitors.

Zusammengesetzte Struktur, welche thermischen Schocks widersteht und Verwendung für keramische Vielschicht-Kondensatoren.

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resistant: Examples and translations in context

These have a particularly beautiful shine and are also very resistant.

Diese haben einen besonders schönen Glanz und sind zudem sehr widerstandsfähig.

Titanium is very light and resistant, absolutely skin-friendly and anti-allergic.

Titan ist sehr leicht und widerstandsfähig, absolut hautverträglich und anti-allergisch.

What is more, this aluminium is lightweight and very resistant.

Was ist mehr, das Aluminium ist leicht und sehr widerstandsfähig.

The very resistant fabric impresses with its elegance and fahsionable design.

Das sehr widerstandsfähige Gewebe, besticht durch Eleganz und modisches Design.

Disposable absorbent article having an improved liquid migration resistant perimeter construction.

Saugfähiger Wegwerfartikel mit verbessertem Aufbau der gegen Durchfeuchten widerstandsfähigen äusseren Begrenzung.

During this phase, the ceramic becomes hard and very resistant.

Während dieser Phase wird die Keramik hart und sehr widerstandsfähig.

The tapes are even more shock resistant than the other storage media.

Die Bänder sind sogar mehr Stoß widerstandsfähig als die anderen Speichermedien.

Incredibly long-lasting, resistant and dimensionally stable noise-absorbing mats from wineo.

Besonders langlebig, widerstandsfähig und formstabil sind Dämmmatten von wineo.

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