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adj. - Incapable of absorbing or mixing with; Disposed to or engaged in defiance of established authority; Impervious to being affected;

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  • The soybean in particular has proved sufficiently resistant to cold in spring and to adverse weather during summer.
  • resistant to the effects of heat
  • The finish is said to be stain resistant and easy to maintain.
  • If you frequently encounter foul weather, stainless (or, more accurately, stain resistant) steel is an asset.
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