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2. thermometer

noun. ['θɝˈmɑːmətɝ'] measuring instrument for measuring temperature.

Etymology

  • thermometer (English)
  • thermomètre (French)

3. resistance

noun. ['rɪˈzɪstəns, riːˈzɪstəns'] the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with.

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  • resistance (English)
  • résistance (French)

4. resistance

noun. ['rɪˈzɪstəns, riːˈzɪstəns'] any mechanical force that tends to retard or oppose motion.

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  • resistance (English)
  • résistance (French)

5. resistance

noun. ['rɪˈzɪstəns, riːˈzɪstəns'] a material's opposition to the flow of electric current; measured in ohms.

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  • resistance (English)
  • résistance (French)

6. resistance

noun. ['rɪˈzɪstəns, riːˈzɪstəns'] the military action of resisting the enemy's advance.

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  • resistance (English)
  • résistance (French)

7. resistance

noun. ['rɪˈzɪstəns, riːˈzɪstəns'] group action in opposition to those in power.

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  • resistance (English)
  • résistance (French)

8. resistance

noun. ['rɪˈzɪstəns, riːˈzɪstəns'] the degree of unresponsiveness of a disease-causing microorganism to antibiotics or other drugs (as in penicillin-resistant bacteria).

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Etymology

  • resistance (English)
  • résistance (French)

9. resistance

noun. ['rɪˈzɪstəns, riːˈzɪstəns'] an electrical device that resists the flow of electrical current.

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  • resistance (English)
  • résistance (French)

10. resistance

noun. ['rɪˈzɪstəns, riːˈzɪstəns'] a secret group organized to overthrow a government or occupation force.

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  • resistance (English)
  • résistance (French)
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