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Feb 12, 2012
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in•ac•tive



Pronunciation: (in-ak'tiv), [key]
—adj.
1. not active: an inactive volcano.
2. sedentary or passive: an inactive life.
3. sluggish; indolent.
4. Mil.not on active duty.
5. Chem.
a. inert; unreactive.
b. noting a compound that has no effect on polarized light.

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