| inert gas | |
| —n | |
| 1. | noble gas, rare gas, Also called: argonon any of the unreactive gaseous elements helium, neon, argon, krypton, xenon, and radon |
| 2. | (loosely) any gas, such as carbon dioxide, that is nonoxidizing |
| a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison. |
| a gadget; dingus; thingumbob. |
inert gas n.
See noble gas.
| inert gas
See noble gas. |