Inert
[in-urt, ih-nurt] /ɪnˈɜrt, ɪˈnɜrt/
adjective
1.
having no inherent power of action, motion, or resistance (opposed to ):
inert matter.
2.
Chemistry. having little or no ability to react, as nitrogen that occurs uncombined in the atmosphere.
3.
Pharmacology. having no pharmacological action, as the excipient of a pill.
4.
inactive or sluggish by habit or nature.
/ɪnˈɜːt/
adjective
1.
having no inherent ability to move or to resist motion
2.
inactive, lazy, or sluggish
3.
having only a limited ability to react chemically; unreactive
adj.
1640s, from French inerte (16c.) or directly from Latin inertem (nominative iners) “unskilled, inactive, helpless, sluggish, worthless,” from in- “without” + ars (genitive artis) “skill” (see art (n.)). Originally of matter; specifically of gases from 1885. Of persons or creatures, from 1774.
inert in·ert (ĭn-ûrt’)
adj.
inert
(ĭn-ûrt’)
Not chemically reactive.
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