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resist a substance used to protect something, esp a coating that prevents corrosion resist [ri′zist] (graphic arts) A protective layer applied to the image, or other parts of a plate, to protect that portion of the metal from the action of an etching bath or a sandblasting operation. (materials) An acid-resistant nonconducting coating used to protect desired portions of a wiring pattern from the action of the etchant during manufacture of printed wiring boards. (metallurgy) An insulating material, for example lacquer, applied to the surface of work to prevent electroplating or electrolytic action at the coated area. Also known as stopoff. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Is it the circumstance of being able and willing to resist temptation; or that of having no temptations to resist? I can't resist them as I ought, if I go back again, and hear your aunt saying what she has been saying for the last half hour and more. Once or twice as I stood waiting there for things to accomplish themselves, I could not resist an impulse to laugh at my miserable quandary. |
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