inert gas
noun/ɪˌnɜːt ˈɡæs/
/ɪˌnɜːrt ˈɡæs/
(also noble gas, rare gas)
(chemistry)- any of a group of gases that do not react with other chemicals. Argon, helium, krypton and neon are inert gases.
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