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Abrasion Resistance: Resistance to being worn away by rubbing or friction; related more to toughness than to hardness. A necessary quality for floor finishes, enamels and varnishes.

Progressive Resistance: Method of training where weight is increased as muscles gain strength and endurance. The backbone of all weight training.

Pesticide Resistance: The evolutionary capacity of pests exposed to a pesticide to develop resistance to that pesticide. Some genetically engineered crops now being marketed are accompanied by pest resistance man . . . View Full Definition

Resistance: Most all conductors of electrons exhibit a property called resistance. Resistance impedes the flow of current. It is measured in units called Ohms. With a water hose, resistance could be reg . . . View Full Definition

Pest Resistance Management (PRM) Plans: To protect the continued use of biopesticides, the Environmental Protection Agency is requiring companies developing transgenic crops (see genetic engineering) to submit and implement pest r . . . View Full Definition

Resistance Level: A price level above which it is supposedly difficult for a security or market to rise. Price ceiling at which technical analysts note persistent selling of a commodity or security. Antithesi . . . View Full Definition

Weather Resistance: The ability of a coating to retain its appearance and integrity in the face of various weather conditions.

Variable Resistance: Strength training equipment where the machine varies amount of weight being lifted to match strength curve for a particular exercise - usually with a cam, lever arm or hydraulic cylinder. Al . . . View Full Definition

Moisture Resistance: The ability of a paint or stain to resis swelling, blistering or other damage caused by moisture.

Mildew Resistance: The ability of a coating to resist the growth of molds and mildew. Mildew is particularly prevalent in moist, humid and warm climates.