Definition of inert

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Inert (a.) Not having or manifesting active properties; not affecting other substances when brought in contact with them; powerless for an expected or desired effect.

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Neutralizer :: Neutralizer (n.) One who, or that which, neutralizes; that which destroys, disguises, or renders inert the peculiar properties of a body..
Inactivity :: Inactivity (n.) The state or quality of being inactive; inertness; as, the inactivity of matter..
Saturate :: Saturate (v. t.) To satisfy the affinity of; to cause to become inert by chemical combination with all that it can hold; as, to saturate phosphorus with chlorine..
Rhodium :: Rhodium (n.) A rare element of the light platinum group. It is found in platinum ores, and obtained free as a white inert metal which it is very difficult to fuse. Symbol Rh. Atomic weight 104.1. Specific gravity 12..
Passively :: Passively (adv.) In a passive manner; inertly; unresistingly.
Fly :: Fly (v. i.) A heavy wheel, or cross arms with weights at the ends on a revolving axis, to regulate or equalize the motion of machinery by means of its inertia, where the power communicated, or the resistance to be overcome, is variable, as in the steam engine or the coining press. See Fly wheel (below)..
Inertia :: Inertia (n.) That property of matter by which it tends when at rest to remain so, and when in motion to continue in motion, and in the same straight line or direction, unless acted on by some external force; -- sometimes called vis inertiae..
Inertion :: Inertion (n.) Want of activity or exertion; inertness; quietude.
Numb :: Numb (v. t.) To make numb; to deprive of the power of sensation or motion; to render senseless or inert; to deaden; to benumb; to stupefy.
Inertia :: Inertia (n.) Inertness; indisposition to motion, exertion, or action; want of energy; sluggishness..
Inertness :: Inertness (n.) Absence of the power of self-motion; inertia.
Active :: Active (a.) Given to action; constantly engaged in action; energetic; diligent; busy; -- opposed to dull, sluggish, indolent, or inert; as, an active man of business; active mind; active zeal..
Lumpish :: Lumpish (a.) Like a lump; inert; gross; heavy; dull; spiritless.
Inert :: Inert (a.) Destitute of the power of moving itself, or of active resistance to motion; as, matter is inert..
Neutralize :: Neutralize (v. t.) To render inert or imperceptible the peculiar affinities of, as a chemical substance; to destroy the effect of; as, to neutralize an acid with a base..
Paranthracene :: Paranthracene (n.) An inert isomeric modification of anthracene.
Dead :: Dead (n.) The most quiet or deathlike time; the period of profoundest repose, inertness, or gloom; as, the dead of winter..
Argon :: Argon (n.) A substance regarded as an element, contained in the atmosphere and remarkable for its chemical inertness..
Inactive :: Inactive (a.) Not active; having no power to move; that does not or can not produce results; inert; as, matter is, of itself, inactive..
Inertness :: Inertness (n.) Want of activity or exertion; habitual indisposition to action or motion; sluggishness; apathy; insensibility.
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