nonreactive
adjective
non·re·ac·tive
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Definition of nonreactive
: not reactive: such as
b
: having no inductance or capacitance
—used of a circuit offering only ohmic resistance to a current nonreactive circuits
c
: not exhibiting a positive reaction in a particular laboratory test
serum that is nonreactive on the first test
d
of cookware
: not reacting chemically with acidic ingredients
a nonreactive bowl Bring the liquids and the sugar to a boil in a nonreactive saucepan.— Harvey Steiman Stainless steel is used in cookware primarily for its easy care and nonreactive qualities; it's a notoriously poor conductor of heat.— Melanie Barnard
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nonreactive
adjective
non·re·ac·tive
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Medical Definition of nonreactive
: not reactive
dilated nonreactive pupils
especially
: not exhibiting a positive reaction in a particular laboratory test
the serum was nonreactive in the VDRL test