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The term "inert" originates from the Latin word "iners," meaning "inactive" or "idle." In scientific contexts, it describes substances that do not readily react chemically, often due to a stable electron configuration. Inert gases, for example, are elements like helium and neon that have full outer electron shells, making them largely unreactive. The concept can also apply more broadly to anything lacking the ability to act or respond.

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