Lifestyle / Painting / Abrasion Resistance: Resistance to being worn away by rubbing or friction; related more to toughness than to hardness. A necessary quality for floor finishes, enamels and varnishes.
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Resistance Verb Synonyms: defenses
Resistance Noun Synonyms: opposition, defiance, refusal, denial, obstruction, intransigence, rebelliousness, recalcitrance, stubbornness
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Business / Agriculture / Pesticide Resistance: The evolutionary capacity of pests exposed to a pesticide to develop resistance to that pesticide. Some genetically engineered crops now being marketed are accompanied by pest resistance management pl MORE
Business / Agriculture / Pest Resistance Management (PRM) Plans: To protect the continued use of biopesticides, the Environmental Protection Agency is requiring companies developing transgenic crops (see genetic engineering) to submit and implement pest resistance MORE
Lifestyle / Painting / Moisture Resistance: The ability of a paint or stain to resis swelling, blistering or other damage caused by moisture. MORE
Health / Fitness / Progressive Resistance: Method of training where weight is increased as muscles gain strength and endurance. The backbone of all weight training. MORE
Technology / Aviation / Resistance: Symbol: R. The opposition to the flow of electrons offered by a device or material. Opposition by resistance causes a loss of power. MORE
Lifestyle / Painting / Weather Resistance: The ability of a coating to retain its appearance and integrity in the face of various weather conditions. MORE