Is Inertness a Word?

A lack of action or activity: idleness, inaction, inactivity, inoperativeness, stagnation.

What does inertness mean?

1 : lacking the power to move. 2 : very slow to move or act : sluggish. 3 : deficient in active properties especially : lacking a usual or anticipated chemical or biological action.

What is the definition of inertness in chemistry?

Definition. An inert chemical substance is one that is not generally reactive. This is a synonym for "inactive" with respect to chemical reactions. Inert has a non-chemical meaning of being unable to move or resist movement; for example, "the accident victim was laying on the ground, inert."

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