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inert
[/ɪˈnɜːrt/]
adjective
inerte
1.
lacking vigor; sluggish or lethargic
The patient lay inert on the hospital bed.
O paciente permanecia inerte na cama do hospital.
2.
chemically inactive; not readily reacting with other substances
Nitrogen is an inert gas used in many industrial applications.
O nitrogênio é um gás inerte utilizado em muitas aplicações industriais.
3.
lacking the power or strength to move; motionless
The inert matter scattered across the table.
A matéria inerte espalhada pela mesa.
Synonyms
inactive
motionless
sluggish
dormant
passive
lifeless
Antonyms
active
reactive
lively
energetic
vigorous
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
inerte
standard usage in both scientific and everyday contexts
Portugal
inerte
standard usage, consistent with Brazilian Portuguese
Related Idioms & Phrases
inert ingredient - ingredient que não tem efeito ativo
inert mass - massa inerte (na física)
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