resistive
Tending to oppose
Resistive describes something that resists or opposes force, flow, or change.
In electronics, resistive refers to electrical resistance—the property that impedes current: resistive heating, resistive load.
A resistive touchscreen responds to pressure rather than electrical conductivity.
More generally, resistive can describe anything that pushes back: The material proved resistive to wear.
Electrical resistance measure
- impedanceAC circuit opposition
- potentiometerAdjustable electronic resistance component
- thermistorTemperature-dependent resistor
- varistorVoltage-sensitive resistance element
circuit · voltmeter · multimeter · amperage · wattage · conductivity · semiconductor · capacitance
Resisting authority or control
- obstinateFirmly refusing to yield
- unyieldingRefusing to give way
- recalcitrantStubbornly resistant to control
- intractableImpossible to manage
contrary · insubordinate · disobedient · uncooperative · noncompliant · refractory · balky · mutinous
To obstruct movement
- blockSolid mass, or impede
- hinderObstruct or delay
- thwartPrevent success of
- counteractNullify by opposing force
oppose · obstruct · barrier · friction · drag · impediment · slowdown · interference
Thermal transfer prevention
- r-valueTemporary, movable expression
- fiberglassReinforced woven strand composite
- weatherstrippingMaterial sealing door gaps
- caulkWaterproof gap filler
ohm
Electrical resistance measure
- impedanceAC circuit opposition
- potentiometerAdjustable electronic resistance component
- thermistorTemperature-dependent resistor
varistor · circuit · voltmeter · multimeter · amperage · wattage · conductivity · semiconductor · capacitance · inductance
rebellious
Resisting authority or control
- obstinateFirmly refusing to yield
- unyieldingRefusing to give way
- recalcitrantStubbornly resistant to control
intractable · contrary · insubordinate · disobedient · uncooperative · noncompliant · refractory · balky · mutinous · headstrong
impede
To obstruct movement
counteract · oppose · obstruct · barrier · friction · drag · impediment · slowdown · interference · pushback
insulation
Thermal transfer prevention
- r-valueTemporary, movable expression
- fiberglassReinforced woven strand composite
- weatherstrippingMaterial sealing door gaps
dielectric
Polarizable electrical non-conductor
- insulatorSubstance resisting energy flow
- nonconductiveResists electricity passage
- ceramicFired clay material
rubber · glass · plastic · porcelain · mica · bakelite · teflon · silicone · quartz · airgap
- LCD displaysLCD, LCD screen, LCD monitor, LCD panel, LCD TV
- VHDLentity, process, signal, component, architecture
- electrical stateson, off, live, dead, energized
- imaging findingsanechoic, hyperdense, hypodense, radiolucent, radiopaque
resistiveconductive
Allows energy transfer
conducting · superconductive · superconducting · capacitive · inductive
resistivecompliant
Yielding to others' wishes
yielding · accommodating · acquiescent · receptive · accepting
resistiveassistive
Providing help or aid
facilitative · supportive · amplifying · enhancing · enabling
- resisting arrestOpposing lawful detention
irresistible, resisting, unresisting, irresistibly, resistivity, irresistibility