resistant (adj.)relating to or conferring immunity (to disease or infection);
resistant (adj.)able to tolerate environmental conditions or physiological stress;
the new hybrid is more resistant to drought
resistant (adj.)impervious to being affected;
resistant to the effects of heat
resistant (adj.)disposed to or engaged in defiance of established authority;
resistant (adj.)incapable of absorbing or mixing with;
plastic highly resistant to steam and water