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Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ɪˈnɜrt/ · UK /ɪˈnɜːt/
inert means: Not easily changed by contact with other chemicals.
adjective
CHEMICALLY INACTIVEC1
Not easily changed by contact with other chemicals.
- Argon is an inert gas.
- The samples were stored under an inert atmosphere.
- This coating stays chemically inert even at high temperatures.
NOT MOVINGC1
Unable to move or do anything.
- The body lay inert on the floor.
- The machine remained inert after the power failed.
- She stared at the inert figure beside her.
LACKING ENERGYC2
Having little energy and being slow to act.
- I felt inert after lunch.
- The heat left everyone tired and inert.
- His normally lively mind seemed inert that morning.
Questions about inert
What does inert mean?
Not easily changed by contact with other chemicals.
What is inert in other languages?
Türkçe: inert · Español: inerte · Français: inerte · Deutsch: inert · Italiano: inerte · 日本語: 不活性の
How do you pronounce inert?
In American English /ɪˈnɜrt/; in British English /ɪˈnɜːt/.
How do you use inert in a sentence?
Argon is an inert gas. The samples were stored under an inert atmosphere.
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