inert

/ษชnหˆษt/

IPA: /IH0 N ER1 T/

noun
  1. 1

    A substance that does not react chemically.

verb
  1. 1

    To fill with an inert gas to reduce the risk of explosion.

adjective
  1. 1

    Unable to move or act; inanimate.

  2. 2

    In chemistry, not readily reacting with other elements or compounds.

  3. 3

    Having no therapeutic action.

Source: https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/inert