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unreactive

British  
/ ˌʌnrɪˈæktɪv /

adjective

  1. (of a substance) not readily partaking in chemical reactions

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A currently unexplained phenomenon is the loss of the unreactive gas xenon from our atmosphere more than 2.5 billion years ago.

From Science Daily • Apr. 24, 2024

Atmospheric nitrogen consists of N2 molecules, which are very unreactive due to the strong nitrogen-nitrogen triple bond.

From Textbooks • Feb. 14, 2019

It is also reasonably cheap, unreactive and easy to purify.

From Economist • Jan. 11, 2018

The trouble is that CO2 is a very stable, unreactive molecule.

From Science Magazine • Sep. 10, 2015

The checklist for diagnosing death includes checking for a heartbeat and breathing, and examining the eyes to check if the pupils are large and unreactive.

From BBC • Oct. 17, 2012

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