inert

inerte

Che non reagisce o non si modifica facilmente a contatto con altre sostanze chimiche.

In inglese semplice: 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.

Sinonimi: unreactive

Contrari: reactive

Espressioni comuni: inert gas, chemically inert, inert atmosphere

inerte, immobile

Che non può muoversi né fare nulla.

In inglese semplice: 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.

Sinonimi: motionless, lifeless

Contrari: active

Espressioni comuni: inert body, inert object

apatico, letargico

Che ha poca energia ed è lento ad agire.

In inglese semplice: 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.

Sinonimi: sluggish, lethargic, listless

Contrari: energetic, lively

Espressioni comuni: feel inert, inert mind