inertness
Use Inertness in a sentence adjective
1.
having no inherent power of action, motion, or resistance ( opposed to active ): inert matter.
2.
Chemistry. having little or no ability to react, as nitrogen that occurs uncombined in the atmosphere.
3.
Pharmacology. having no pharmacological action, as the excipient of a pill.
4.
inactive or sluggish by habit or nature.
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inert (ɪnˈɜːt) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —adj | |
| 1. | having no inherent ability to move or to resist motion |
| 2. | inactive, lazy, or sluggish |
| 3. | having only a limited ability to react chemically; unreactive |
| [C17: from Latin iners unskilled, from | |
| in'ertly | |
| —adv | |
| in'ertness | |
| —n | |
| inert (ɪnˈɜːt) | |
| —adj | |
| 1. | having no inherent ability to move or to resist motion |
| 2. | inactive, lazy, or sluggish |
| 3. | having only a limited ability to react chemically; unreactive |
| [C17: from Latin iners unskilled, from | |
| in'ertly | |
| —adv | |
| in'ertness | |
| —n | |
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Word Origin & History
inert
1647, from Fr. inerte (16c.), from L. inertem (nom. iners) "unskilled, inactive," from in- "without" + ars (gen. artis) "skill" (see art (n.)).
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American Heritage
Medical Dictionary
inert in·ert (ĭn-ûrt')
adj.
Sluggish in action or motion; lethargic.
Not readily reactive with other chemical elements; forming few or no chemical compounds.
Having no pharmacologic or therapeutic action.
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American Heritage
Science Dictionary
inert  (ĭn-ûrt') Pronunciation Key
Not chemically reactive. |
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Example sentences
Their unique combination of chemical inertness, processed them to increase the grade.
The horizon has a telescopic clarity, the boats a cardboard-cutout inertness.
Because of their small size and their inertness, their removal is not anticipated, even if they are no longer in use.
The nonmetallic properties include inertness, high thermal resistance, and lubricity.
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