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Inert vs Hypromellose - What's the difference?

inert | hypromellose |

As nouns the difference between inert and hypromellose

is that inert is (chemistry) a substance that does not react chemically while hypromellose is hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, a semisynthetic, inert, viscoelastic polymer used as a food additive, an excipient in oral medicaments and an ophthalmic lubricant.

As an adjective inert

is unable to move or act; inanimate.

inert

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Unable to move or act; inanimate.
  • Sluggish or lethargic.
  • In chemistry, not readily reacting with other elements or compounds.
  • Having no therapeutic action.

    • Derived terms

    * inert gas * inertly

    See also

    * inertia

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • (chemistry) A substance that does not react chemically.

    • Anagrams

    * * * * * ----

    hypromellose

    English

    Noun

    (-)
  • Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, a semisynthetic, inert, viscoelastic polymer used as a food additive, an excipient in oral medicaments and an ophthalmic lubricant.

    • Synonyms

    * , HPMC, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, hydroxypropylmethylcellulose

    Hypernyms

    *polysaccharide *excipient

    External links

    * (wikipedia "hypromellose")