inert
nounEtymology From French inerte, from Latin iners (“inactive, inert”).
1
Chemistry, Natural sciences, Physical sciences A substance that does not react chemically.
inert
adjUK /ɪnˈɜːt/ · US /ɪnˈɝt/
Etymology From French inerte, from Latin iners (“inactive, inert”).
1
Unable to move or act; inanimate.
- "As for the other forms of magic, previous systems of magic are now accessible if one knows how to do so, though no human alive should know how. This does mean some magical objects and wands rendered inert by previous changes will work again."2018 February 21, Dan Shive, El Goonish Shive (webcomic), Comic for Wednesday, Feb 21, 2018:
2
Sluggish or lethargic.
3
Chemistry, Natural sciences, Physical sciences Not readily reacting with other elements or compounds.
4
Having no therapeutic action.
- Derived terms
- anti-inert-neutrino, bioinert, inert antineutrino, inert gas, inertitude, inertly, inertness, inert neutrino, inert pair effect, mucoinert, noninert, practico-inert
- Related terms
- inertia