resistance

• Substantiv, das die Handlung oder Fähigkeit bezeichnet, sich einer Kraft, einem Druck oder einer Einwirkung zu widersetzen, sie auszuhalten oder gegen sie anzukämpfen, z. B. gegen eine physische Kraft oder den elektrischen Strom.

A noun referring to the act or ability to oppose, withstand, or fight against something, such as force, pressure, or electrical current.

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1. Opposition or refusalB2formal

   The act of opposing or fighting against something or someone.

   Widerstand

   • The protesters showed strong resistance to the new law.
   • The army met with fierce resistance from the enemy.
   • There was little resistance to the proposed changes.

   Synonymedefiancedissentfightobjectionoppositionrebellionrefusalstandstruggle

   Antonymeacceptancecompliancecooperationsubmissionsurrender

2. Electrical resistanceB2formalscientific

   A measure of the opposition to the flow of electric current in a circuit.

   Elektrischer Widerstand

   • Copper wire has low electrical resistance.
   • The resistor provides 100 ohms of resistance.
   • High resistance can cause overheating in electrical components.

   Synonymeimpedanceohmic resistance

3. Biological resistanceB2formalmedical

   The ability of an organism to withstand the effects of a harmful agent, such as a drug or disease.

   Resistenz

   • Bacteria can develop resistance to antibiotics over time.
   • The patient showed resistance to the treatment.
   • Vaccination helps build resistance to certain viruses.

   Synonymeimmunityresiliencetolerance

   Antonymesusceptibilityvulnerability