resistant
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These manmade chemicals are stable, resistant to extreme temperatures and pressures and have insulating properties.
From BBC ● Aug. 10, 2026
Giant sequoias remain naturally resistant to ordinary fire, but the study shows that even these exceptionally durable trees are vulnerable when flames become intense enough.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 26, 2026
A big challenge is dental plaque, a protective structure known as a biofilm that helps bacteria adhere to teeth and makes them more resistant to removal by saliva, mouth rinses and some antimicrobial agents.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 26, 2026
Actors, writers, production staff and movie fans are still resistant to the overuse of AI and defining when and where it is acceptable, so studios are treading lightly, said AI film studio CEO Mooser.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 26, 2026
It is free of pitch or sap, but its fibers contain chemicals called thujaplicins that act as natural preservatives, making it highly resistant to rot while at the same time lending it its lovely scent.
From "The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics" by Daniel James Brown
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