resist

In lang=en terms the difference between resist and quench

is that resist is to oppose while quench is to cool rapidly by dipping into a bath of coolant, as a blacksmith quenching hot iron.

As verbs the difference between resist and quench

is that resist is to attempt to counter the actions or effects of while quench is to satisfy, especially an actual or figurative thirst.

As nouns the difference between resist and quench

is that resist is a protective coating or covering oxford english dictionary , 2nd ed, 1989 while quench is (physics) the abnormal termination of operation of a superconducting magnet, occurring when part of the superconducting coil enters the normal (resistive) state.

In obsolete|lang=en terms the difference between proof and resist

is that proof is (obsolete) armour of excellent or tried quality, and deemed impenetrable; properly, armour of proof while resist is (obsolete) to be distasteful to.

As nouns the difference between proof and resist

is that proof is (countable) an effort, process, or operation designed to establish or discover a fact or truth; an act of testing; a test; a trial while resist is a protective coating or covering oxford english dictionary , 2nd ed, 1989.

As verbs the difference between proof and resist

is that proof is to proofread while resist is to attempt to counter the actions or effects of.

As an adjective proof

is used in proving or testing.