1. plural of inert; substances or materials that are chemically inactive or do not readily react with other substances
Usage: chemistry; often used in technical or scientific contexts

1. third-person singular present tense of inert (rare); to make inert or inactive
Usage: archaic or technical usage; not commonly used in modern English

Examples

• The laboratory stores various inerts in sealed containers to prevent contamination.
• Noble gases like helium and argon are classified as inerts because they rarely form chemical bonds.
• The engineer selected inerts as filler material for the construction project.
• Nitrogen is one of the most common inerts used in industrial applications.
• The reaction chamber was filled with inerts to create an oxygen-free environment.