inert

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Synonyms: inept, invert, insert, snert, inest, inerm, ibert, inet, nert, iner, isert

Antonyms: inept, invert, insert, snert, inest, inerm, ibert, inet, nert, iner, isert

Related words from Datamuse; suggestions, not definitions.

Adjective

1. [[unable|Unable]] to [[move]] or [[act]]; [[inanimate]].
2. [[sluggish|Sluggish]] or [[lethargic]].
3. {{lb|en|chemistry}} Not [[readily]] [[react]]ing with other [[element]]s or [[compound]]s.
4. Having no [[therapeutic]] [[action]].

Noun

1. {{lb|en|chemistry}} A [[substance]] that does not [[react]] [[chemically]].

Verb

1. To [[fill]] with an [[#Adjective|inert]] [[gas]] to [[reduce]] the [[risk]] of [[explosion]].

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