Definition of nonreactive
: not reactive: such as
b
: having no inductance or capacitance
—used of a circuit offering only ohmic resistance to a current
- nonreactive circuits
c
: not exhibiting a positive reaction in a particular laboratory test
- serum that is nonreactive on the first test
d
of cookware
: not reacting chemically with acidic ingredients
- a nonreactive bowl
- Bring the liquids and the sugar to a boil in a nonreactive saucepan.
- —Harvey Steiman
- Stainless steel is used in cookware primarily for its easy care and nonreactive qualities; it's a notoriously poor conductor of heat.
- —Melanie Barnard
