nonreactive
adjective (also non-reactive) uk/ˌnɒn.riˈæk.tɪv/ us/ˌnɑːn.riˈæk.tɪv/
chemistry specialized（化学）不反应的
not often taking part in chemical reactions
Diamond is chemically non-reactive. 钻石在化学上是不反应的。
They developed a new method for transforming the nonreactive gas into ammonia.
biology specialized（对刺激）不反应的
not reacting strongly to stimuli (= things that cause a part of the body to react)
Her right eye is nonreactive. 她的右眼没有反应。
The left pupil was enlarged and nonreactive to light.
（炊具、容器）不与食物产生化学反应的
Nonreactive pans and containers do not contain a metal or other substance that may have a chemical reaction with the food.
Cook the chicken in a nonreactive pot. 用不会产生化学反应的锅来煮鸡肉。
The dish will remain non-reactive as long as the enamel is not scratched.
- More examples
- Mix the ingredients in a nonreactive saucepan and let the mixture stand for thirty minutes.
- Make sure that you use a pan made of a nonreactive metal.
- It is important to make acidic sauces in non-reactive pots.