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Inertial vs Inert - What's the difference?

inertial | inert |

As adjectives the difference between inertial and inert

is that inertial is of, relating to, or depending on inertia while inert is unable to move or act; inanimate.

As a noun inert is

a substance that does not react chemically.

inertial

English

Adjective

  • Of, relating to, or depending on inertia.
  • Derived terms

    * inertial compensator * inertial confinement fusion * inertial electrostatic confinement * inertial frame * inertial guidance * inertial inflation * inertial mass * inertial platform * inertial propulsion engine * inertial tracking device

    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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