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Inactive
Inactive is a TRPV channel in invertebrates. Inactive mutant flies show locomotor and hearing deficits.
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Inactive (adjective)
Not active, temporarily or permanently.
“The volcano is inactive, but is only dormant.”
“An inactive boy, he rarely exercised and preferred to stay indoors.”
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Inactive (adjective)
Not functioning or operating; broken down
“The photocopier is inactive pending repair.”
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Inactive (adjective)
Retired from duty or service.
“Admiral Jones is now on the inactive list.”
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Inactive (adjective)
Relatively inert.
“Aluminium is inactive towards water.”
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Inactive (adjective)
Showing no optical activity in polarized light.
“Synthetic glycine is optically inactive as it contains equal amounts of the d- and l- form.”
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Unactive (adjective)
Not active; inactive.
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Inactive (adjective)
not engaging in or involving any or much physical activity
“an inactive lifestyle”
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Inactive (adjective)
not working; inoperative
“the device remains inactive while the computer is started up”
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Inactive (adjective)
not engaging in political or other activity
“an inactive Russian spy”
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Inactive (adjective)
having no chemical or biological effect
“the inactive X chromosome”
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Inactive (adjective)
(of a disease) not exhibiting symptoms
“inactive Crohn’s disease”