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resistant

CEFR: B2

Possessing the biological or material capacity to withstand pathogens, heat, pressure, or chemical decay.

Synonyms

impervious
immune

Common Collocations

highly resistant
disease-resistant
resistant to change

Example Sentence

The bioengineered tomato crop proved remarkably resistant to aggressive bacterial spot infestations.

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