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Inerted vs Inert - What's the difference?

inerted | inert |

As adjectives the difference between inerted and inert

is that inerted is (chiefly|of a fuel tank) filled with an inert gas to reduce the risk of explosion while inert is unable to move or act; inanimate.

As a noun inert is

(chemistry) a substance that does not react chemically.

inerted

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • (chiefly, of a fuel tank) Filled with an inert gas to reduce the risk of explosion

    • Related terms

    * inerting

    Anagrams

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    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.

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