inert

UK /ɪnˈɜːt/ US /ɪnˈɝt/

adj 4noun 1verb 1

Definitions

adj

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."

Sluggish or lethargic.

Not readily reacting with other elements or compounds.

Having no therapeutic action.

noun

A substance that does not react chemically.

verb

To fill with an inert gas to reduce the risk of explosion.

Collocations

(adj.)

VERBS

be, lie, remain

become

ADV

completely

The accident victim remained completely inert until the ambulance arrived.

relatively

chemically

The plastic coating is chemically inert, so it won't react with the food inside.

Thesaurus

Synonyms

adjective — slow and apathetic

adjective — having only a limited ability to react chemically

Antonyms

Idioms & Phrases

Example Bank

"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

Wiktionary

I sprang to my feet, my inert hand grasping my pistol, my mind paralyzed by the dreadful shape which had sprung out upon us from the shadows of the fog.

Tatoeba · #6620773

It doesn't make any difference, guys. The balls are inert.

Tatoeba · #7675827

Nitrous oxide is inert at room temperature.

Tatoeba · #9659556

Seated upon the ground, he had seemed as lazy and inert as a hog, but now his body was as tense and active as that of a panther.

Tatoeba · #10924069

Without the effective resistance of minorities the general will may become tyrannous or without the stimulus they afford it may become inert.

Tatoeba · #12121495

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