resistance
re-sis-tance
noun
The act of opposing or fighting against something or someone.
"The locals showed strong resistance to the new plan."
noun
The opposition to the flow of electric current or other energy.
"The wire's resistance caused it to heat up."
noun
The ability to withstand or not be affected by a force or substance.
"This material offers good resistance to corrosion."
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Synonyms: impedance, resistivity, ohmic resistance, electric resistance, electrical resistance, resistor, opposition, immunity, underground