resist
/rɪˈzɪst/
verb
- To fight against or oppose something, such as an attack, an influence, or a temptation.
- It is hard to resist eating a second piece of cake.
- She tried to resist the urge to check her phone during the meeting.
- The soldiers were ordered to resist the enemy advance.
- To withstand the effect of something, such as damage or wear.
- This coat is designed to resist water and wind.
- Some plants can resist drought better than others.
- The metal coating helps the bridge resist rust.
noun
- A substance that protects a surface from being affected by a process, such as etching or dyeing.
- In printmaking, a resist keeps ink from sticking to certain areas.
- The artist applied a wax resist to the fabric before dyeing it.
- The circuit board was coated with a photo-resist before etching.