inert

English

Etymology

From French inerte, from Latin iners (inactive, inert).

Pronunciation

  • (US) IPA(key): /ɪnˈɝt/
  • Rhymes: -ɜː(ɹ)t

Adjective

inert (comparative more inert, superlative most inert)

  1. Unable to move or act; inanimate.
  2. In chemistry, not readily reacting with other elements or compounds.
  3. Having no therapeutic action.

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Noun

inert (plural inerts)

  1. (chemistry) A substance that does not react chemically.

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Catalan

Etymology

From Latin iners.

Adjective

inert (feminine inerta, masculine plural inerts, feminine plural inertes)

  1. inert

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German

Pronunciation

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Adjective

inert (comparative inerter, superlative am inertesten)

  1. inert

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