inert Synonyms

inert Meaning

Wordnet

inert (s)

unable to move or resist motion

having only a limited ability to react chemically; chemically inactive

slow and apathetic

Webster

inert (a.)

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

Indisposed to move or act; very slow to act; sluggish; dull; inactive; indolent; lifeless.

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

inert Sentence Examples

  1. The inert gases, such as helium and neon, are used as fillers in balloons and light bulbs.
  2. The catalyst remained inert and did not participate in the chemical reaction.
  3. The lake's water was inert, devoid of any visible microorganisms.
  4. The radioactive material was safely sealed in an inert container to prevent leakage.
  5. The detective sprayed the crime scene with an inert substance to preserve the fingerprints.
  6. The blacksmith hammered the inert metal into intricate shapes.
  7. The security system incorporated inert sensors to detect any suspicious movement.
  8. The diamond, an inert substance, is exceptionally resistant to wear and tear.
  9. The inert carbon atoms form the backbone of all organic molecules.
  10. The spacecraft was protected from the harsh radiation of space by an inert layer of shielding.

FAQs About the word inert

unable to move or resist motion, having only a limited ability to react chemically; chemically inactive, slow and apatheticDestitute of the power of moving itse

idle, unused,dormant, vacant, off, dead, useless, free, inoperative, on the shelf

active, functioning, alive, active, employed, operative, on, employed, busy, functional

The inert gases, such as helium and neon, are used as fillers in balloons and light bulbs.

The catalyst remained inert and did not participate in the chemical reaction.

The lake's water was inert, devoid of any visible microorganisms.

The radioactive material was safely sealed in an inert container to prevent leakage.