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Inert vs Silastic - What's the difference?

inert | silastic |

As an adjective inert

is unable to move or act; inanimate.

As a noun inert

is a substance that does not react chemically.

As a proper noun Silastic is

a type of flexible, inert silicone rubber, used especially in prosthetic medicine to make devices such as shunts to control hydrocephalus, artificial heart valves and breast implants.

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

    * * * * * ----

    silastic

    Proper noun

    (en proper noun)
  • A type of flexible, inert silicone rubber, used especially in prosthetic medicine to make devices such as shunts to control hydrocephalus, artificial heart valves and breast implants.