inert gas

noun

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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 See all Example Sentences for inert gas 

Word History

First Known Use

1898, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of inert gas was in 1898

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“Inert gas.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inert%20gas. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.

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inert gas

noun

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