inertness Definition
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inert
adj inerter, inertest
- 1. Tending to remain in a state of rest or uniform motion in a straight line unless acted upon by an external force.
2. Not wanting to move, act or think; indolent; sluggish.
- Thesaurus: dormant, inactive, idle, inanimate, slothful, torpid, still, slack, lifeless; Antonym: alive, animated.
- Unreactive or showing only a limited ability to react with other chemical elements. Compare labile.
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