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   resistance

   /rɪˈzɪst(ə)ns/

   noun

   • 1. the refusal to accept or comply with something: "they displayed a narrow-minded resistance to change" Similar opposition tohostility toaversion torefusal to acceptunwillingness to acceptdisinclination to acceptreluctance to acceptlack of enthusiasm forOpposite acceptancereceptivity
   • ▪ the use of force or violence to oppose someone or something: "government forces were unable to crush guerrilla-style resistance" Similar oppositionfightbattlestandstruggleconfrontationdefianceOpposite submissionsurrender
   • ▪ a secret organization resisting authority, especially in an occupied country: "he went underground and joined the resistance" Similar undergroundfreedom fighterspartisansguerrillashistorical:Maquis
   • ▪ the underground movement formed in France during the Second World War to fight the German occupying forces and the Vichy government.
   • 2. the ability not to be affected by something, especially adversely: "some of us have a lower resistance to cold than others"
   • ▪ lack of sensitivity to a drug, insecticide, etc., especially as a result of continued exposure or genetic change: "many insects show resistance to at least one chemical" Similar ability to fight offability to counteractability to withstandimmunity fromdefences againstresilience
   • 3. the impeding or stopping effect exerted by one material thing on another: "air resistance was reduced by streamlining"
   • 4. the degree to which a substance or device opposes the passage of an electric current, causing energy dissipation. By Ohm's law resistance (measured in ohms) is equal to the voltage divided by the current.
   • ▪ a resistor or other circuit component which opposes the passage of an electric current.

   Word Origin late Middle English: from French résistance, from late Latin resistentia, from the verb resistere ‘hold back’ (see resist).

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishRESISTANCE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning of resistance in English, with examples of usage in different contexts and domains. Find out how to say resistance in other languages, such as Chinese, Spanish and Portuguese.

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › resistanceResistance Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Learn the various meanings and uses of the word resistance, from opposition to a psychological defense mechanism. See synonyms, examples, word history, and related phrases for resistance.

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5. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Electrical_resistance_and_conductanceElectrical resistance and conductance - Wikipedia

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   The SI unit of electrical resistance is the ohm ( Ω ), while electrical conductance is measured in siemens (S) (formerly called the 'mho' and then represented by ℧ ). The resistance of an object depends in large part on the material it is made of.

6. byjus.com › physics › electrical-resistanceElectrical Resistance - Definition, Unit, Formula, Measurement -...

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   Learn what electrical resistance is, how it is measured, and what factors affect it. Find out the difference between resistance and resistivity, and see examples and questions on electrical resistance.

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8. www.fluke.com › en-us › learnWhat is Resistance? | Fluke

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   Learn how resistance measures the opposition to current flow in an electrical circuit and how to use Ohm's Law to calculate it. See examples of conductors, insulators and fixed-resistance components and how to troubleshoot them.

9. www.britannica.com › technology › resistance-electronicsResistance | Ohm’s Law, Voltage, Current | Britannica

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   May 30, 2024 · Resistance is the property of an electric circuit that converts electric energy into heat energy. Learn how resistance is measured in ohms, how it depends on length, area, and material, and how it affects current and voltage.

10. www.dictionary.com › browse › resistanceRESISTANCE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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    A measure of the degree to which a substance impedes the flow of electric current induced by a voltage. Resistance is measured in ohms. Good conductors, such as copper, have low resistance. Good insulators, such as rubber, have high resistance.