noun🔗ShareA substance that does not react chemically."The inert gas in the balloon kept it from deflating quickly. "substancechemistrymaterialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo fill with an inert gas to reduce the risk of explosion."To safely store the highly flammable chemicals, the laboratory technicians inert the containers with nitrogen. "chemistryscienceindustrytechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareUnable to move or act; inanimate."The old car battery was completely inert and wouldn't start the engine. "physiologymedicinebodyconditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareIn chemistry, not readily reacting with other elements or compounds."Example Sentence: "Nitrogen gas is often used to preserve food because it's inert and doesn't react with the food to cause spoilage." "chemistrysciencesubstanceelementChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareHaving no therapeutic action."The doctor explained that the sugar pill was inert and wouldn't actually treat her cold, but it might make her feel better through the placebo effect. "medicineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
