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inert

adjectivemasculine/feminine/iˈnɛɾtɨ/medium

i·ner·te

Definition

Lacking the ability or strength to move; chemically inactive.
The victim lay inert on the pavement.
Helium is an inert gas that does not react easily with other elements.
Common collocations
inert gasinert materiallie inert

Etymology

Do latim 'iners, inertis'.

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