be inert

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"Various Second World War-era unexploded ordnance items were discovered as a result of the wildfires, which the EOD operator declared to be inert practice projectiles. They were retrieved for subsequent disposal," he explained.

From BBC • Aug. 29, 2025

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

Elements of the larger, intact missile, such as the warhead, were missing and the authorities deemed the piece to be inert and safe, the police said in a news release on Friday.

From New York Times • Feb. 4, 2024

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

From Washington Times • May 12, 2023

In so-called natural cement which is comparatively lightly burnt, the magnesia appears to be inert, and as much as 20 to 30% may be present.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 6 "Celtes, Konrad" to "Ceramics" by Various