inert
Short definition from Wiktionary
Adjective
- Unable to move or act; inanimate.
- 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.
We haven’t written up inert yet: Simple and Standard meanings, examples and a quiz.