inactive

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Adjective 1.2.1 Derived terms 1.2.2 Related terms 1.2.3 Translations

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[edit] Etymology

From in- + active

[edit] Adjective

inactive (comparative more inactive, superlative most inactive)

1. Not active, temporarily or permanently

   The volcano is inactive, but is only dormant.

2. Not functioning or operating; broken down

   The photocopier is inactive pending repair.

3. Retired from duty or service

   Admiral Jones is now on the inactive list.

4. (chemistry) Relatively inert

   Aluminium is inactive towards water.

5. (physics) Showing no optical activity in polarized light

   Synthetic glycine is optically inactive as it contains equal amounts of the d- and l- form.

[edit] Derived terms

• inactively

[edit] Related terms

• inactivity

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