unreactive

un·re·ac·tive | \ ˌən-rē-ˈak-tiv

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Definition of unreactive

: not tending to react : not reactive pupils unreactive to light chemically unreactive solvents

Examples of unreactive in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web These are the types of lasers that are best suited to photonics applications that need to use inert materials—oxides are very unreactive—and need to be small. — Chris Lee, Ars Technica, "Wireless nanowire lasers absorb infrared, emit blue light," 1 June 2019 Although nitrogen is the most abundant element in air, the molecular form of nitrogen found there is largely unreactive. — Diana Gitig, Ars Technica, "Plants repeatedly got rid of their ability to obtain their own nitrogen," 27 May 2018

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“Unreactive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unreactive. Accessed 23 Jan. 2021.

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