Associations to the word «Inert»

INERT, adjective. Unable to move or act; inanimate.

INERT, adjective. Sluggish or lethargic.

INERT, adjective. In chemistry, not readily reacting with other elements or compounds.

INERT, adjective. Having no therapeutic action.

INERT, noun. (chemistry) A substance that does not react chemically.

INERT GAS, noun. (chemistry) A gas which does not undergo chemical reactions.

INERT GAS, noun. (chemistry) (specifically) A noble gas.

INERT GASES, noun. Plural of inert gas

INERT, adjective. Unable to move or resist motion.

INERT, adjective. Having only a limited ability to react chemically; chemically inactive; "inert matter"; "an indifferent chemical in a reaction".

INERT, adjective. Slow and apathetic; "she was fat and inert"; "a sluggish worker"; "a mind grown torpid in old age".