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   inert

   /ɪˈnəːt/

   adjective

   • 1. lacking the ability or strength to move: "she lay inert in her bed" Similar unmovingmotionlessimmobilestillstock-stillstationarystaticdormantsleepingunconsciousout coldcomatoselifelessinanimateinsensiblesenselessinsensateinsentientinactiveidleindolentslacklazyloafingslothfuldullsluggishlethargicstagnantlanguidlistlesstorpidunconcernedapatheticindifferentinformal:dead to the worldarchaic:fainéantrare:soporosesoporousotioseOpposite movingactive
   • ▪ lacking vigour: "an inert political system"
   • 2. chemically inactive. Similar chemically inactive

   Word Origin mid 17th century: from Latin iners, inert- ‘unskilled, inactive’, from in- (expressing negation) + ars, art- ‘skill, art’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. inertly adverb
   • 2. inertness noun

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   What does inert mean in chemistry?

   • In chemistry, 'inert' refers to something that does not react chemically. The molecular structure of glass is inert because it has a full outer valence shell, which prevents it from acquiring or losing electrons to react with other elements.

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   • Definition of inert adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary (formal) without power to move or act He lay inert with half-closed eyes. The president has to operate within an inert political system. Want to learn more? (chemistry) without active chemical or other properties (= characteristics)

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   What does it mean if a person is inert?

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   • Inerted (of a fuel tank): Filled with an inert gas to reduce the risk of explosion.

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   Something that's unable to move or moving without much energy can be described as inert. Wind up in a body cast and you’ll find yourself not only itchy, but totally inert. When motion is restricted or sluggish, or when something or someone appears lifeless, the adjective to use is inert.

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