Definition of inert

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Inert (a.) Indisposed to move or act; very slow to act; sluggish; dull; inactive; indolent; lifeless.

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Lumpish :: Lumpish (a.) Like a lump; inert; gross; heavy; dull; spiritless.
Dull :: Dull (superl.) Heavy; gross; cloggy; insensible; spiritless; lifeless; inert.
Inaction :: Inaction (n.) Want of action or activity; forbearance from labor; idleness; rest; inertness.
Neutralizer :: Neutralizer (n.) One who, or that which, neutralizes; that which destroys, disguises, or renders inert the peculiar properties of a body..
Passively :: Passively (adv.) In a passive manner; inertly; unresistingly.
Paraffine :: Paraffine (n.) A white waxy substance, resembling spermaceti, tasteless and odorless, and obtained from coal tar, wood tar, petroleum, etc., by distillation. It is used as an illuminant and lubricant. It is very inert, not being acted upon by most of the strong chemical reagents. It was formerly regarded as a definite compound, but is now known to be a complex mixture of several higher hydrocarbons of the methane or marsh-gas series; hence, by extension, any substance, whether solid, liquid, or
Centroid :: Centroid (n.) The center of mass, inertia, or gravity of a body or system of bodies..
Inert :: Inert (a.) Destitute of the power of moving itself, or of active resistance to motion; as, matter is inert..
Inertion :: Inertion (n.) Want of activity or exertion; inertness; quietude.
Neutralize :: Neutralize (v. t.) To render inert or imperceptible the peculiar affinities of, as a chemical substance; to destroy the effect of; as, to neutralize an acid with a base..
Dull :: Dull (v. t.) To deprive of liveliness or activity; to render heavy; to make inert; to depress; to weary; to sadden.
Dead :: Dead (n.) The most quiet or deathlike time; the period of profoundest repose, inertness, or gloom; as, the dead of winter..
Dynamite :: Dynamite (n.) An explosive substance consisting of nitroglycerin absorbed by some inert, porous solid, as infusorial earth, sawdust, etc. It is safer than nitroglycerin, being less liable to explosion from moderate shocks, or from spontaneous decomposition..
Inactivity :: Inactivity (n.) The state or quality of being inactive; inertness; as, the inactivity of matter..
Active :: Active (a.) Given to action; constantly engaged in action; energetic; diligent; busy; -- opposed to dull, sluggish, indolent, or inert; as, an active man of business; active mind; active zeal..
Rhodium :: Rhodium (n.) A rare element of the light platinum group. It is found in platinum ores, and obtained free as a white inert metal which it is very difficult to fuse. Symbol Rh. Atomic weight 104.1. Specific gravity 12..
Sluggish :: Sluggish (a.) Having no power to move one's self or itself; inert.
Numb :: Numb (v. t.) To make numb; to deprive of the power of sensation or motion; to render senseless or inert; to deaden; to benumb; to stupefy.
Stick :: Stick (v. t.) A derogatory expression for a person; one who is inert or stupid; as, an odd stick; a poor stick..
Saturate :: Saturate (v. t.) To satisfy the affinity of; to cause to become inert by chemical combination with all that it can hold; as, to saturate phosphorus with chlorine..
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