inert (Meaning)
inert (s)
unable to move or resist motion
having only a limited ability to react chemically; chemically inactive
slow and apathetic
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.
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inert Sentence Examples
- 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.
- The detective sprayed the crime scene with an inert substance to preserve the fingerprints.
- The blacksmith hammered the inert metal into intricate shapes.
- The security system incorporated inert sensors to detect any suspicious movement.
- The diamond, an inert substance, is exceptionally resistant to wear and tear.
- The inert carbon atoms form the backbone of all organic molecules.
- 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
dormant, off, idle, unused, vacant, fallow, out of commission, latent, free,inactive
functioning, employed,active, functioning, on, operative, alive, on, functional, operative
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.
