resistant

adjective

1. 1

   incapable of absorbing or mixing with

   a water-repellent fabric

   plastic highly resistant to steam and water

2. 2

   disposed to or engaged in defiance of established authority

3. 3

   impervious to being affected

   resistant to the effects of heat

   resistant to persuasion

4. 4

   relating to or conferring immunity (to disease or infection)

5. 5

   able to tolerate environmental conditions or physiological stress

   the plant is tolerant of saltwater

   these fish are quite tolerant as long as extremes of pH are avoided