be inert

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The ligand or tag must be inert and have no negative impact on the function of the cells or create any reaction that could cause side effects.

From Science Daily • Nov. 25, 2024

Mr. Seraphin stressed that investigators don’t know whether the devices were intended to be inert.

From Washington Times • May 12, 2023

The grenade was found to be inert and, according to its owner, was bought at an air show.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 4, 2023

Prof Stride also says that, if they're proven to be inert, shortened CNTs may provide an "effective mechanism for drug delivery to the inner cell region".

From BBC • Mar. 21, 2016

Everything there might be inert towards everything else, and refuse to propagate its influence.

From Pragmatism by James, William