Nonreactive: meaning, definitions and examples
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nonreactive
[ ˌnɒn.rɪˈæktɪv ]
chemistry
Not readily reacting chemically; chemically inert.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The nonreactive nature of the substance makes it ideal for use in experiments.
- The nonreactive properties of the material ensure its stability in various conditions.
medical
Not showing a positive result or response in a particular test or situation.
Synonyms
negative, nonresponsive, unresponsive
Examples of usage
- The patient's blood test came back nonreactive for the virus.
- The nonreactive behavior of the cells indicated a lack of response to the stimulus.
Translations
Translations of the word "nonreactive" in other languages:
🇵🇹 não reativo
🇮🇳 गैर-प्रतिक्रियाशील
🇩🇪 nicht reaktiv
🇮🇩 tidak reaktif
🇺🇦 нереактивний
🇵🇱 nie reaktywny
🇯🇵 非反応性 (ひはんのうせい)
🇫🇷 non réactif
🇪🇸 no reactivo
🇹🇷 tepkisiz
🇰🇷 비활성의 (bihwalseong-ui)
🇸🇦 غير تفاعلي
🇨🇿 nereaktivní
🇸🇰 nereaktívny
🇨🇳 非反应的 (fēi fǎnyìng de)
🇸🇮 nereaktiven
🇮🇸 óvirkur
🇰🇿 реакциясыз
🇬🇪 არარეაქციული
🇦🇿 reaktiv olmayan
🇲🇽 no reactivo
Etymology
The term 'nonreactive' originates from the combination of 'non-' meaning 'not' and 'reactive' meaning 'showing a response.' The word is commonly used in chemistry to describe substances that do not readily undergo chemical reactions. In the medical field, 'nonreactive' is often used to indicate a negative result or lack of response in tests or situations.
See also: reactance, reactant, reaction, reactions, reactive, reactively, reactivity, unreactive, unreactiveness.