inert gas
"Inert gases" are known for their lack of reactivity and play significant roles in various industrial and scientific applications.
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Definition
B2Chemistry
(technical, academic)A gas that does not easily react with other substances.
Example
- Helium is used in balloons because it is an inert gas and does not react with other elements.
C1Periodic Table
(technical)A member of the noble gases, characterized by a full outer electron shell and chemical stability.
Example
- Argon, a noble gas, is often used in welding due to its inert properties.
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