inert
Cross references: 1. inactive in.ert \in-'*rt\ aj [L inert-, iners unskilled, idle, fr. in- + art-, ar]s skill - more at ARM 1: not having the power to move itself 2: deficient in active properties; esp : lacking a usual or antici pated chemical or biological action 3: very slow to move or act : SLUGGISH - inert n