inert
IPA: ɪnˈɝt
noun
- (chemistry) A substance that does not react chemically.
verb
- To fill with an inert gas to reduce the risk of explosion.
adjective
- Unable to move or act; inanimate.
- Sluggish or lethargic.
- (chemistry) Not readily reacting with other elements or compounds.
- Having no therapeutic action.
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Examples of "inert" in Sentences
- The rock lay inert on the ground, unmoving and unchanging
- The chemical reaction was halted, leaving the solution inert
- She felt like a puppet, controlled by an inert force beyond her control
- The old machinery sat in the corner, rusted and inert
- His body felt inert after running a marathon, completely drained of energy
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