nonreactive

non·re·ac·tive | \ ˌnän-rē-ˈak-tiv

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 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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