Associations to the word «Inert»

Wiktionary

INERT, adjective. Unable to move or act; inanimate.
INERT, adjective. Sluggish or lethargic.
INERT, adjective. In chemistry, not readily reacting with other elements or compounds.
INERT, adjective. Having no therapeutic action.
INERT, noun. (chemistry) A substance that does not react chemically.
INERT GAS, noun. (chemistry) A gas which does not undergo chemical reactions.
INERT GAS, noun. (chemistry) (specifically) A noble gas.
INERT GASES, noun. Plural of inert gas

Dictionary definition

INERT, adjective. Unable to move or resist motion.
INERT, adjective. Having only a limited ability to react chemically; chemically inactive; "inert matter"; "an indifferent chemical in a reaction".
INERT, adjective. Slow and apathetic; "she was fat and inert"; "a sluggish worker"; "a mind grown torpid in old age".

Wise words

The chief difference between words and deeds is that words are always intended for men for their approbation, but deeds can be done only for God.
Leo Tolstoy