relatively inert

Frequency: 6.55.0 per million words

comparatively not very active or reactive

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Examples (10)

  • The new polymer was relatively inert to most common solvents.
  • After the initial shock, the audience remained relatively inert, unsure how to react.
  • In this controlled environment, the catalyst proved relatively inert, requiring higher temperatures.
  • The opposition party has been relatively inert on this issue, failing to present a strong counter-argument.
  • Gold is known for being relatively inert, which is why it's used in many applications where corrosion is an issue.
  • Despite the emotional outburst, he stayed relatively inert, offering no immediate response.
  • The drug is relatively inert in its original form, only becoming active after metabolism.
  • Its relatively inert nature makes it an ideal filler material for these delicate components.
  • The volcanic activity in the region has been relatively inert for centuries, but scientists are monitoring it.
  • She found herself relatively inert in the face of the overwhelming task, unable to begin.