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Term: Resistive

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense 1: Pertaining to resistance or capable of resisting

Description: The term "resistive" refers to something that is related to resistance or has the ability to resist.

Sample Sentence: The material used in making resistive gloves offers protection against electrical shocks.

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense 2: Exhibiting opposition or unwillingness to comply

Description: When used in this sense, "resistive" describes a person or behavior that opposes or shows unwillingness to follow or comply with something.

Sample Sentence: She was resistive to the idea of moving to a new city and leaving her friends behind.

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 1: A type of touch screen technology

Description: In the context of touch screens, "resistive" refers to a type of technology where touch is detected by pressure applied to the screen.

Sample Sentence: The resistive touch screen on my phone requires physical pressure to register touch input.

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 2: A component or device that offers resistance within an electrical circuit

Description: As a noun, "resistive" represents a component or device that provides electrical resistance in a circuit.

Sample Sentence: The resistive element in the circuit limits the flow of current, preventing overloading.

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