Synonyms: unreactive
Definition: (chemistry) not reacting chemically
Similar words: inactive
Definition: (chemistry) not participating in a chemical reaction; chemically inert
Usage: desired amounts of inactive chlorine
Similar words: indifferent, inert, neutral
Definition: having only a limited ability to react chemically; chemically inactive
Usage: inert matter; an indifferent chemical in a reaction
Similar words: noble
Definition: inert especially toward oxygen
Usage: a noble gas such as helium or neon; noble metals include gold and silver and platinum
Similar words: stable
Definition: not taking part readily in chemical change
Synonyms: unreactive
Definition: not tending to react to stimulation
Similar words: insensitive
Definition: not responsive to physical stimuli
Usage: insensitive to radiation