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Definition of Inert

1. Adjective. Unable to move or resist motion.

2. Adjective. Having only a limited ability to react chemically; chemically inactive. "An indifferent chemical in a reaction"

3. Adjective. Slow and apathetic. "A mind grown torpid in old age"

Definition of Inert

1. a. Destitute of the power of moving itself, or of active resistance to motion; as, matter is inert.

Definition of Inert

1. Adjective. unable to move or act; inanimate ¹

2. Adjective. sluggish or lethargic ¹

3. Adjective. in chemistry, not readily reacting with other elements or compounds ¹

4. Adjective. having no therapeutic action ¹

5. Noun. (chemistry) A substance that does not react chemically. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Inert

1. something that lacks active properties [n -S]

Medical Definition of Inert

1. Unreactive. Refers to a substance which will not chemically react with anything under normal circumstances. (09 Oct 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Inert

ineradicable ineradicably inergetically inerm inermis inermous inerrability inerrable inerrableness inerrably

inerrancies inerrancy inerrant inerratic inerringly inert (current term) inert gas inert gas narcosis inert gases inerted

inerter inertest inertia inertia time inertia welding inertiae inertial inertial confinement fusion inertial frame inertial frame of reference

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