nonreactive
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Definition of nonreactive
: not reactive: such as
a : lacking a response or reaction to a stimulus nonreactive pupils as a result of head trauma
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
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nonreactive
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Medical Definition of nonreactive
: not reactive dilated nonreactive pupils especially : not exhibiting a positive reaction in a particular laboratory test the serum was nonreactive in the VDRL test
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