Inertion
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Inertion is a noun meaning Lack of activity or exertion; inertness; quietude.
Meaning
Lack of activity or exertion; inertness; quietude.
More Meanings
- The process of inerting; the use of an inert gas to reduce the risk of explosion.
Example Sentences
nitrogen inertion
These vicissitudes of exertion and inertion of the arterial system constitute the paroxysms of remittent fever.
One of the most important application areas of total flooding fire suppressants is explosion inertion. The inerting concentration of an agent is the concentration required to prevent unacceptable pressure increases in a premised fuel/air/agent mixture subjected to an ignition source.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include inertness, inertia, quiescence, quiet, stirlessness, nonmovement.
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