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Vinony

inert

adjective

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Wiktionary

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈɜːt/ / /ɪˈnɜːt/ / /ɪnˈɝt/

adj

Etymology: From French inerte, from Latin iners (“inactive, inert”).

  1. Unable to move or act; inanimate.

    “"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."”

  2. Sluggish or lethargic.
  3. Not readily reacting with other elements or compounds.
  4. Having no therapeutic action.

noun

Etymology: From French inerte, from Latin iners (“inactive, inert”).

  1. A substance that does not react chemically.

verb

Etymology: From French inerte, from Latin iners (“inactive, inert”).

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