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non·re·ac·tive | \ ˌnän-rē-ˈak-tiv 
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\Definition of nonreactive
: not reactive: such as
b : having no inductance or capacitance
—used of a circuit offering only ohmic resistance to a currentnonreactive 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
adjectivenon·re·ac·tive | \ -rē-ˈak-tiv \
\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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The first known use of nonreactive was circa 1909
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