adjective
- not inert; chemically or physically active; capable of reacting or moving
Usage: technical; chemistry
Examples
- Oxygen is a noninert gas that readily combines with other elements.
- The noninert atmosphere in the chamber allowed the reaction to proceed.
- Unlike noble gases, noninert elements form compounds easily.
- The scientist studied noninert particles suspended in the solution.
- Noninert substances require careful handling in the laboratory.