Resistive
adjective
Something that opposes the flow of electricity.
A resistive material, like rubber, does not allow electricity to pass through it easily.
Often appears as...
- resistive material
- resistive element
Usage tips
Technical
adjective
Opposing something or making it difficult.
The new changes in the company were met with a resistive workforce.
Often appears as...
- resistive attitude
- resistive behavior
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Disapproving
adjective
In electronics, related to a type of touch screen panel.
My mobile phone has a resistive touch screen, which requires a little pressure to function.
Often appears as...
- resistive touch
- resistive screen
Usage tips
Technical
adjective
Something that opposes the flow of electricity.
A resistive material, like rubber, does not allow electricity to pass through it easily.
Often appears as...
- resistive material
- resistive element
Usage tips
Technical
adjective
Opposing something or making it difficult.
The new changes in the company were met with a resistive workforce.
Often appears as...
- resistive attitude
- resistive behavior
Usage tips
Disapproving
adjective
In electronics, related to a type of touch screen panel.
My mobile phone has a resistive touch screen, which requires a little pressure to function.
Often appears as...
- resistive touch
- resistive screen
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Technical Term
Used in technical contexts, especially when dealing with electrical properties.
The resistive components reduced the current in the circuit.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Always Visible
Resistive properties are not always apparent; some materials may surprise you.
Despite its thinness, the coating is highly resistive.
Pro Tip 3/3Context Specific
Understanding the surrounding discussion can clarify how 'resistive' is being applied.
In this case, 'resistive' refers to the thermal properties of the insulation.
Pro Tip 1/3Technical Term
Used in technical contexts, especially when dealing with electrical properties.
The resistive components reduced the current in the circuit.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Always Visible
Resistive properties are not always apparent; some materials may surprise you.
Despite its thinness, the coating is highly resistive.
Pro Tip 3/3Context Specific
Understanding the surrounding discussion can clarify how 'resistive' is being applied.
In this case, 'resistive' refers to the thermal properties of the insulation.
Pro Tip 1/3Technical Term
Used in technical contexts, especially when dealing with electrical properties.
The resistive components reduced the current in the circuit.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Always Visible
Resistive properties are not always apparent; some materials may surprise you.
Despite its thinness, the coating is highly resistive.
Pro Tip 3/3Context Specific
Understanding the surrounding discussion can clarify how 'resistive' is being applied.
In this case, 'resistive' refers to the thermal properties of the insulation.
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Making safe nuclear...
sure well like I said we're moving more towards this distributed generation model and you know I think that's essentially for three reasons I think when the biggest is efficiency right if you have big gigawatt scale power generators and your consumers of it are far away you're losing a lot electricity from resistive heating and in the power
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Mexican Asylum Seeker PIPE...
ho saputo support komui valiente muy fuerte y fue lo que me hizo resistive los siete mrs. after being held seven months he was granted a temporary permit to remain in the US while his case is processed
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Why a sausage can do...
It was a breakthrough, yet it functioned using the same principle as the first capacitance. Nowadays, capacitive and resistive touchscreens are two of the most common types.
Video examples
Making safe nuclear...
sure well like I said we're moving more towards this distributed generation model and you know I think that's essentially for three reasons I think when the biggest is efficiency right if you have big gigawatt scale power generators and your consumers of it are far away you're losing a lot electricity from resistive heating and in the power
Video examples
Mexican Asylum Seeker PIPE...
ho saputo support komui valiente muy fuerte y fue lo que me hizo resistive los siete mrs. after being held seven months he was granted a temporary permit to remain in the US while his case is processed
Video examples
Why a sausage can do...
It was a breakthrough, yet it functioned using the same principle as the first capacitance. Nowadays, capacitive and resistive touchscreens are two of the most common types.
Example 1 of 3
Quote examples
Piers Anthony
English Writer
As for collaboration - I have done a lot, 26 books, and found publishers increasingly resistive to them. It's not that the books are bad; editors won't even read them.
Quote examples
Piers Anthony
English Writer
As for collaboration - I have done a lot, 26 books, and found publishers increasingly resistive to them. It's not that the books are bad; editors won't even read them.
Example 1 of 1
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