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nonreactive
In scientific and industrial contexts, this term describes materials that do not undergo chemical changes when in contact with other substances. It is a technical descriptor used to ensure stability and purity, often appearing in discussions about laboratory equipment, food storage, and metallurgy.
In medical or psychological contexts, the word describes a lack of response to a stimulus. This can range from a clinical observation of a patient's physical state, such as pupils that do not contract in response to light, to a description of an emotional state where an individual fails to react to a provocative event.
Meanings
Examples
Noble gases are nonreactive under standard conditions.
The patient remained nonreactive to the pain stimulus during the exam.
We need a nonreactive container to prevent contamination of the sample.
He stayed completely nonreactive even when she started shouting.
He stayed completely nonreactive even when she started shouting.
Gold is highly prized because it is nonreactive and does not tarnish.
Why is he being so nonreactive to the news of the merger?
The surface coating is designed to be nonreactive with acidic solutions.
I wonder if she is actually shocked or just naturally nonreactive.