transferresistant

Transferresistant is an adjective used to describe something that resists transfer in a given process; the compound term is not standard across disciplines, and its exact meaning depends on context.

In microbiology and genetics, transfer refers to horizontal transfer of genetic material, such as plasmids or transposons. A transfer-resistant element would imply resistance to being transferred between cells, often due to absence or inactivation of transfer genes, CRISPR-Cas defense, or host restriction systems. More common phrasing is "transfer-deficient" or "non-transferable"; "transferable resistance" refers to antibiotic resistance genes on mobile elements that can spread between bacteria.

In knowledge management and organizational behavior, transfer resistance denotes resistance to transferring knowledge or skills between contexts, groups, or generations. Causes include tacit knowledge, institutional culture, or misaligned incentives; mitigation strategies include codification, training, and cross-context collaboration.

In materials science and electrochemistry, transfer resistance can be used as part of "charge transfer resistance" at interfaces, though "transfer-resistant" is rarely used; when used, it describes surfaces or interfaces that hinder transfer processes, such as mass transport or electron transfer, affecting performance.