HyperDic: unreactive

English > 2 senses of the word unreactive:
ADJECTIVEallunreactive(chemistry) not reacting chemically
allunreactivenot tending to react to stimulation / stimulation
English > unreactive: 2 senses > adjective 1
Meaning(chemistry) not reacting chemically.
Categorychemistry, chemical scienceThe science of matter
physics, natural philosophyThe science of matter and energy and their interactions
Narrowerinactive(chemistry) not participating in a chemical reaction
inert, indifferent, neutralHaving only a limited ability to react chemically
nobleinert especially toward oxygen
stablenot taking part readily in chemical change
OppositereactiveParticipating readily in reactions
Spanishno reactivo
English > unreactive: 2 senses > adjective 2
Meaningnot tending to react to stimulation / stimulation.
Broaderinsensitivenot responsive to physical stimuli

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