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Fire officials said the vapor was liquid nitrogen, which was described as inert gas that is non-flammable and non-poisonous.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 26 Dec. 2024
The primary byproduct is helium, a harmless inert gas.
—Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
The fire was fed by fuel leaks from two of the engines, and ABL's launch team was able to use water and inert gases to suppress the fire for more than 11 minutes.
—Stephen Clark, Ars Technica, 30 Aug. 2024
The system works by inserting a thin needle through the cork and replacing the poured wine with inert gas, preventing oxidation.
—Rachel King, Forbes, 15 Sep. 2024
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First Known Use
1898, in the meaning defined above
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“Inert gas.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inert%20gas. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
Medical Definition
inert gas
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