plural of resistibility

to try to stop or prevent something

refusal to accept something new or different

(mechanics) In classical mechanics, the distance from the resistance (on a lever) to the fulcrum.

(chemistry) The ability of a material to resist the deteriorating effects of ozone exposure.

The characteristic of resistance to fracture under the sudden application of force.

Resistant to the effects of fire or intense heat.

(physics) The force that resists the rolling of a wheel or other circular object.

Refusal to pay taxes as a form of political protest against the government or its policies.

The method of using wax to mask parts of a work, such as cloth or pottery, when applying a coating or treatment; the resist method, using wax.