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Definition of: inert
(in·ûrt′) adjective
1. Destitute of inherent power to move; possessing inertia; inactive.
2. Sluggish.
3. Chem. Devoid of active properties; incapable of or resisting combination: the inert gases. See synonyms under HEAVY, IDLE, LIFELESS, PASSIVE, SLOW. [<L iners, inertis <in- not + ars art]
—in·ert′ly adverb
—in·ert′ness noun
—in·er′tion (-ûr′shən) noun
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