Inert: meaning, definitions and examples

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inert

[ ɪˈnəːt ]

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chemistry

Lacking the ability or strength to move; motionless.

Synonyms

immobile, inactive, passive

Examples of usage

The chemical was inert and did not react with the other substances in the experiment.
The inert gas in the container remained stable and unaffected by the external environment.

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physics

Having no inherent power of action, motion, or resistance.

Synonyms

dormant, lifeless, static

Examples of usage

The object appeared inert and did not respond to any external forces applied to it.
The inert material was used as a control in the physics experiment.

Translations

Translations of the word "inert" in other languages:

🇵🇹 inerte

🇮🇳 निष्क्रिय

🇩🇪 inert

🇮🇩 inert

🇺🇦 інертний

🇵🇱 inertny

🇯🇵 不活性

🇫🇷 inerte

🇪🇸 inerte

🇹🇷 inert

🇰🇷 비활성

🇸🇦 خامل

🇨🇿 inertní

🇸🇰 inertný

🇨🇳 惰性

🇸🇮 inerten

🇮🇸 óvirkur

🇰🇿 инертті

🇬🇪 ინერტული

🇦🇿 inert

🇲🇽 inerte

Word origin

The word 'inert' originated from the Latin word 'iners', which means 'unskilled' or 'idle'. Over time, it evolved to represent the concept of lacking the ability to move or act. The term is commonly used in chemistry and physics to describe substances or objects that do not react or respond to external stimuli.