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| aluminum |
a chemical element that has thirteen protons in each nucleus, occurs commonly in ores such as bauxite, and in pure form is a strong lightweight corrosion-resistant silvery metal with many industrial uses. (symbol: Al) |
| antimagnetic |
unaffected by a magnetic field; resistant to magnetization. |
| asbestos |
one of two forms of a mineral that can be separated into fibers, is not combustible, and is resistant to chemical action, used to make fireproofing and insulating materials. [1/2 definitions] |
| chromium |
a chemical element that has twenty-four protons in each nucleus and that occurs as a silver-gray, lustrous, corrosion-resistant solid metal, chiefly used in electroplating, alloys such as stainless steel, or compounds with other elements. (symbol: Cr) |
| copper |
a chemical element that has twenty-nine protons in each nucleus and occurs as a reddish brown, corrosion-resistant solid metal with excellent electrical conductivity, widely used for wiring and in pipes, and in alloys such as brass and bronze. (symbol: Cu). [1/7 definitions] |
| cork |
a species of oak native to the Mediterranean area, having thick, porous, water-resistant bark. [3/6 definitions] |
| cyst |
the resistant wall encapsulating the dormant form of many microscopic organisms, or a dormant organism possessing such a resistant wall. [1/3 definitions] |
| Dacron |
trademark for a synthetic, wrinkle-resistant polyester fiber or fabric. |
| dry farming |
a kind of farming practiced in arid regions without irrigation by growing drought-resistant crops or covering them with mulch or other substances to prevent the soil's moisture from evaporating. |
| fast1 |
resistant to fading. [1/12 definitions] |
| firebrick |
a heat-resistant brick, esp. one used in the construction of a furnace, oven, or the like. |
| fire clay |
a heat-resistant clay used in furnace linings, crucibles, fire bricks, and the like. |
| fire door |
an interior door of heat-resistant material that is designed to contain the spread of a fire in a building. |
| Formica |
trademark for a heat-resistant and chemical-resistant covering of thermosetting plastic, esp. used on tables and counter tops. |
| friction tape |
a sturdy cloth or plastic adhesive tape that is moisture-resistant and is used esp. to insulate electrical wires. |
| harden |
to make hard or more resistant to pressure. [2/6 definitions] |
| hard hat |
a protective helmet, made of metal or hard, impact-resistant plastic, worn by construction workers, miners, and the like. |
| immune |
resistant to a disease, either naturally or by medical means. [1/3 definitions] |
| insole |
a removable piece of material made to be placed in a shoe to make it more comfortable or water-resistant. [1/2 definitions] |
| iridium |
a chemical element that has seventy-seven protons in each nucleus and that occurs as a lustrous yellowish white, extremely hard, dense, and corrosion-resistant metal, used as a hardening alloy, esp. with precious metals. (symbol: Ir) |
| -less |
unable to; resistant to (such) an action. [1/2 definitions] |
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