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re·sis·tance [rɪˈzɪstən(t)s] N

1. resistance no pl (military opposition):

resistance to
odpor m do

2. resistance (organization):

the resistance
the [French] resistance

3. resistance (refusal to accept):

resistance
resistance to
upiranje n +dat
to offer no resistance [to sb/sth]
to put up [a] determined resistance

4. resistance no pl (ability to withstand illness):

resistance
resistance to a disease/an infection

5. resistance no pl (force):

resistance also PHYS, ELEC
upor m

re·ˈsis·tance fight·er N

resistance fighter

Monolingual examples (not verified by PONS Editors)

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Pri blanc is an early ripening grape variety that has good winter-hardiness and resistance to frost.
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Since there was still resistance from the guardhouse, the attackers threw in firebombs and inside of the building caught fire.
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There is a sense of resistance, diminished enthusiasm, and disinclination in these constructions.
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The goal of the resistance was to force the German occupants to retreat to Germany.
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This applies even if a second braiding is used, which further increases pressure resistance.
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This is complicated by the fact that the auger could deform before applying enough resistance to the motor to turn it off.
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Due to the load resistance, however, it will actually be slightly lower:.
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The lieutenant then ordered some of his men to give covering fire while he himself rushed the main position of resistance.
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Storage heaters may also incorporate an electric heater (utilizing either resistance heaters or heat pumps), which can be used to increase heat output.
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In the early days of its existence, the sorority met resistance from its campus of founding.
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