resistive
adjective/rɪˈzɪstɪv/
Frequency rank: #18,587 most common English word
Meaning
Tending to resist or oppose the passage of electrical current or other forces.
Example sentence
The engineer chose resistive materials to reduce the flow of electric current in the circuit.
Synonyms & related words
- resistant
- insulating
- blocking
- opposing
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