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Definition inert in American English

inert adjective

adjective
/ɪˈnɜrt/
1

someone who is inert does nothing when they should be taking action

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2

an inert substance does not produce a chemical reaction when it is mixed with other substances

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an inert gas

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3

not moving

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Definition inert in American English