reactive
adjective
tending to react.
nonreactive
-
a word derived from
reactive.
Example Sentences
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Strong, nonreactive and corrosion-resistant, titanium is the latest buzzword in cookware.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 24, 2025
In a 4- to 5-quart nonreactive pot over medium heat, melt the butter and cook, stirring occasionally, until the solids turn brown, about 5 minutes.
From Washington Post ● Dec. 17, 2022
Smoldering burns release ammonia, a nonreactive form of nitrogen, from plants.
From Scientific American ● Sep. 12, 2022
In a nonreactive sauce pot on medium heat, combine olive oil, garlic and 1 teaspoon salt.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 20, 2022
Dark matter is nonreactive to light and has so far eluded all efforts to prove its existence.
From "We Are the Ants" by Shaun David Hutchinson
