inert
gb/ɪnˈɚt/ us/ɪnˈɚt/
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Inglês
tétlen, mozdulatlan, passzív, enervált, inert, inaktív
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tétlen
B2
mozdulatlan
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Padrão de uso:
[something] is inert
After the power cut, the factory floor went inert and silent.
Az áramszünet után a gyárcsarnokban minden leállt, és csend lett.
The boat drifted with the current while the engine stayed inert.
A csónak sodródott az árral, miközben a motor tétlen maradt.
He lay inert on the couch, staring at the ceiling.
Exemplos para estudantes
The machine is inert now.
A gép most tétlen.
The animal stayed inert for a moment.
Az állat egy pillanatig mozdulatlan maradt.
Erro comum:
Inert usually means “inactive,” not “insert.”
Significado
not moving or working
Colocações
lie inert
|remain inert
|sit inert
|stand inert
|an inert body
|an inert machine
|an inert volcano
|inert matter
|inert in the water
|inert in the corner
Sinônimos
inactive (General word for not operating or not doing anything.)
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motionless (Focuses on not moving physically.)
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lifeless (Suggests no energy or animation; often about appearance.)
Antônimos
active (Doing things, working, or showing activity.)
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moving (Physically in motion.)
Temas
daily_life
|work
|describing_things
Definição
Not moving, not working, or not active.
Not moving or doing anything; not functioning or showing activity.
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Padrão de uso:
[someone] becomes/feels inert
After a week of bad sleep, she felt inert and unable to focus.
Egy hét rossz alvás után enerváltnak érezte magát, és nem tudott koncentrálni.
The team grew inert once the deadline was removed.
A csapat passzívvá vált, miután eltörölték a határidőt.
Without clear goals, the organization can become inert.
Exemplos para estudantes
I feel inert today.
Ma enerváltnak érzem magam.
He was inert and didn’t help.
Passzív volt, és nem segített.
Erro comum:
Don’t use inert for “shy”; it’s about lack of action/energy, not social fear.
Significado
lacking energy or initiative
Colocações
feel inert
|become inert
|stay inert
|an inert response
|inert habits
|an inert attitude
|inert behavior
|inert in meetings
|politically inert
|socially inert
Sinônimos
lethargic (Emphasizes tiredness or sluggishness.)
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apathetic (Emphasizes not caring or lacking interest.)
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passive (Emphasizes not taking action, often letting others decide.)
Antônimos
energetic (Full of energy and activity.)
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motivated (Driven to act or achieve something.)
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proactive (Taking initiative rather than waiting.)
Temas
emotions
|people
|behavior
Definição
Not wanting to do anything; without energy.
Lacking energy, motivation, or willingness to act; passive and slow to respond.
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TECHNICAL
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inert
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Padrão de uso:
[substance] is inert
Gold is relatively inert, which is why it resists corrosion.
Az arany viszonylag inert, ezért ellenáll a korróziónak.
The container is lined with an inert material to prevent reactions.
A tartály belsejét inert anyaggal bélelték ki, hogy ne történjenek reakciók.
Argon is often used because it is inert in many processes.
Exemplos para estudantes
This gas is inert.
Ez a gáz inert.
The metal is inert in water.
Ez a fém vízben inert.
Significado
chemically nonreactive
Colocações
chemically inert
|largely inert
|relatively inert
|inert under these conditions
|an inert compound
|an inert gas
|inert to oxygen
|an inert atmosphere
|inert coating
|inert solvent
Sinônimos
nonreactive (Direct term meaning it does not react much.)
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stable (More general; suggests it doesn’t change easily.)
Antônimos
reactive (Readily takes part in chemical reactions.)
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unstable (Likely to change or react over time.)
Temas
science
|chemistry
Definição
Not reacting easily with other chemicals.
Not likely to take part in chemical reactions under normal conditions.
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inaktív
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Padrão de uso:
an inert [ingredient/substance/material]
The tablet contains the drug plus several inert ingredients to help it hold its shape.
A tabletta a hatóanyag mellett több inaktív összetevőt is tartalmaz, hogy megtartsa az alakját.
They used an inert carrier so the fragrance would release slowly.
Inaktív vivőanyagot használtak, hogy az illat lassan szabaduljon fel.
The cream’s base is mostly inert and unlikely to irritate skin.
Exemplos para estudantes
This pill has inert ingredients too.
Ez a tabletta is tartalmaz inaktív összetevőket.
The base is inert.
Az alapanyag inaktív.
Significado
not having an active effect
Colocações
inert ingredient
|inert filler
|inert substance
|inert carrier
|an inert base
|inert additive
|biologically inert
|pharmacologically inert
|inert excipient
|an inert placebo ingredient
Sinônimos
inactive (Common term for not having an effect, especially in medicine.)
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neutral (Suggests it doesn’t change or influence the result much.)
Antônimos
active (Having an intended effect (for example, an active drug ingredient).)
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potent (Producing a strong effect.)
Temas
health
|consumer_products
Definição
Not causing an effect (for example, not acting as a drug).
Not producing a particular intended effect, especially in medicine or products (for example, not affecting the body).
Gramática
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inert
AFI
GB/ɪnˈɚt/
US/ɪnˈɚt/
Sílabas e tonicidade
in - ert (2 sílabas)
Stress on 2nd syllable (ert)
Formas da palavra
Adjective
- Base: inert
Família de palavras
Expressões
inert gas
1/ɪnˈɚt ɡˈæs/
fixed phrase
technical
a nonreactive gas
A gas that does not react easily.
Exemplos
- The welder flooded the area with an inert gas to protect the hot metal.
- Food packaging may use an inert gas to slow spoilage.
- They stored the samples under an inert gas to prevent oxidation.
Exemplos para estudantes
- They used an inert gas.
- Argon is an inert gas.
inert ingredient
1/ɪnˈɚt ɪŋɡɹˈidiənt/
fixed phrase
non-active product component
An ingredient that is not the active one.
Exemplos
- Always check the label if you have allergies to an inert ingredient.
- The active drug is tiny; most of the pill is inert ingredient.
- The manufacturer changed an inert ingredient to improve shelf life.
Exemplos para estudantes
- This medicine has an inert ingredient.
- I am allergic to one inert ingredient.