resistance
Example Sentences
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Superconductors are materials that allow electricity to flow without resistance, typically only at extremely low temperatures.
From Science Daily
It was recommended that the couple take Grayce swimming as much as possible as water resistance helps to build muscle.
From BBC
In this case, resistance to motion occurs without any physical contact, arising instead from the collective behavior of magnetic elements.
From Science Daily
The long-term trend line will now likely serve as a level of overhead resistance for the stock.
From MarketWatch
The long-term trend line will now likely serve as a level of overhead resistance for the stock.
From MarketWatch
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