Vocabulary Entry

resistive

|adjective • noun

adjective

Having the ability to resist or oppose.

Example Sentences

"The resistive nature of the material made it ideal for electrical applications."

"He wore resistive gloves to protect his hands from the heat."

"The resistive force encountered by the car was due to friction."

noun

Example Sentences

"The resistive of the wire increased with its temperature."

"Engineers measured the resistive to ensure the circuit worked properly."

"High resistive materials are used in various electronic components."