resistant

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This idea of effectively splitting an electron is central to topological quantum computing, an approach designed to create qubits that are far more resistant to noise and errors.

From Science Daily

Many of the families torn apart by the Glass House raid did not have plans in place, said Lopez, the community organizer, and some families were resistant because they believed they wouldn’t be affected.

From Los Angeles Times

Once infection occurs, about 45 percent of patients die, and the fungus is resistant to all major types of antifungal drugs.

From Science Daily

And there’s no better classic rock band than Led Zeppelin, a group famously resistant to licensing their songs until recently when the levee has apparently broken.

From Los Angeles Times

Over many decades, some bacteria have gradually become resistant to widely used antibiotics and disinfectants, creating serious challenges for medicine and public health.

From Science Daily