Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
chemically-inert
Adjective
/ˈkɛmɪkli ɪˈnɜrt/
Definition
Not chemically reactive; does not readily undergo chemical reactions.
Examples
- Helium is a chemically-inert gas, making it useful for applications where reactivity is not desired.
- In the lab, we use chemically-inert surfaces to avoid unintended reactions during experiments.
Meaning
A substance that is stable and does not react with other substances under normal conditions.
Synonyms
- Non-reactive
- Stable
- Inert
- Neutral
