TECHNICAL WORD OF THE WEEK
resistance (noun)
TRANSLATIONS
English - German: Widerstand, Widerstandsfähigkeit, Beständigkeit
English - Spanish: resistencia
English - French: résistance
English - Italian: resistenza
English - Portuguese: resistência
English - Finnish: vastus
DEFINITIONS
The degree to which a material or device opposes the passage of an electric current, causing energy dissipation.
(Source: Concise Oxford Dictionary)
The act or an instance of resisting or the capacity to resist.
(Source: thefreedictionary.com)
The power or capacity to resist; especially: the inherent ability of an organism to resist harmful influences (as disease,
toxic agents, or infection)
(Source: merriam-webster.com)
EXAMPLES OF USE
Resistance is the property of a component which restricts the flow of electric current. Energy is used up as the voltage
across the component drives the current through it and this energy appears as heat in the component.
http://www.kpsec.freeuk.com/resistan.htm
An electron traveling through the wires and loads of the external circuit encounters resistance. Resistance is the
hindrance to the flow of charge.
http://www.physicsclassroom.com/class/circuits/u9l3b.cfm
Antibiotic resistance is a worldwide public health problem that continues to grow. It occurs when strains of bacteria in
the human body become resistant to antibiotics due to improper use and abuse of antibiotics.
http://www.acponline.org/patients_families/diseases_conditions/antibiotic_resistance/
Abresist Kalenborn provides wear resistant linings with excellent abrasion and impact resistance – specifically
constructed for use wherever wear and abrasion are a problem.
http://www.abresist.com/
Resistance thermometer sensors use a wire, film, chip or bead whose electrical resistance changes with temperature.
The resistor is connected to a measuring bridge or voltmeter, whose output is processed to obtain the temperature.
http://bit.ly/Jrn7bn
Herbicide resistance is the genetic capacity of a weed population to survive a herbicide treatment that, under normal
use conditions, would effectively control that weed population. Herbicide resistance is an example of evolution
happening at an accelerated pace and an illustration of the "survival of the fittest" principle.
http://www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/crops/facts/01-023.htm
This technical document considers a number of test methods for assessing floor slip resistance and describes those
used by HSE/HSL in more detail. It is intended for organisations which need to perform accurate measurements of
floor slipperiness, such as manufacturers and research and testing bodies.
http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/web/slips01.pdf
Air resistance also acts as a frictional force, slowing objects down; for example, air resistance makes cars less fuel
efficient. But it can also be helpful in many situations. Without air resistance neither planes nor helicopters could fly....
http://nautilus.fis.uc.pt/personal/pvalberto/aulas/cef_mestrado/Air.Resistance.pdf
Reducing the frictional resistance by air or gas lubrication (air chambers, micro bubbles) in combination with water
repellent coatings is an attractive option for enhancing a ship sustainability.
http://www.cmti.nl/?p=1028&lang=en
The interactive estimating tool for low slope roofs allows for simple plenum spaces above drop ceilings. Include the
small thermal resistance that they add in the thermal resistance of the roof assembly. Simple plenum spaces can
include well-insulated supply and return air ducts for the building conditioning system.
http://www.duracoolinc.com/effect_of_solar_radiation.html
WORD FAMILY
resist - verb
resistant - adjective
resistive - adjective
resistor - noun
resistibility – noun
resistance - noun
Synonyms - combat, counteraction, fight, impedance, obstruction, resistant
Antonyms - acceptance, submission
VIDEOS
New Warnings About Over-Use of Antibiotics
http://abcnews.go.com/WNT/video/besser-antiboiotics-resistance-warnings-health-15946642
Malaria fight 'badly compromised' by resistance
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-17635512
Diabetes: understanding insulin resistance
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5x5MJAulQ9I
Extreme Engineering: Air Resistance
http://videos.howstuffworks.com/discovery/29152-extreme-engineering-air-resistance-video.htm
ESD Test Equipment - Volume Resistance
http://www.prostatcorp.com/volumeresistance/
Just How Water Resistant is the Samsung Rugby Smart Android Smartphone?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AX2lxVbrJmQ
Raex wear-resistant and Optim high-strength steels
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P0reEHbmlzo
Resistance Tester
http://www.stats-consult.com/electrical-testing-equipment/resistance-tester
Electrical Resistance
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PldWJ9MWQ1k