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comparative more inert, superlative most inert
Unable to move or act; inanimate. quotations examples
"As for the other forms of magic, previous systems of magic are now accessible if one knows how to do so, though no human alive should know how. This does mean some magical objects and wands rendered inert by previous changes will work again."
2018 February 21, Dan Shive, El Goonish Shive (webcomic), Comic for Wednesday, Feb 21, 2018
Sluggish or lethargic. examples
(chemistry) Not readily reacting with other elements or compounds. examples
Having no therapeutic action. examples
plural inerts
(chemistry) A substance that does not react chemically. examples
third-person singular simple present inerts, present participle inerting, simple past and past participle inerted
To fill with an inert gas to reduce the risk of explosion. examples