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Common collocations with resistant in American Collocation

resistant adjective

US /rɪˈzɪstənt/

very

completely
extremely
highly
totally
very

The disc is also highly resistant to dust, shock and scratches.

in a particular way

chemically
genetically
naturally

The blocks can be made from chemically resistant plastic.

appear
be
become
prove
remain
seem

Some of the trees appear resistant to disease, and these grow normally.

action or effect

abrasion
corrosion
degradation
drought
mildew
oxidation
pest
weathering

Plaswood is resistant to weathering and ideal for marine furniture.

substance or drug

antibiotics
chemotherapy
disinfectant
herbicide
insecticide
penicillin

Tubercle bacteria are more resistant to chemical disinfectants than other bacteria.