inactive

Example Sentences

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The protein needed to switch cleanly between active and inactive states for the cell to survive.

From Science Daily

While the case is inactive, the person can remain in the U.S., work legally and pursue other avenues of relief.

From Los Angeles Times

Because the ice shell on Mimas is not expected to fracture as it thins, it is possible for the moon to have an ocean while still looking inactive at the surface.

From Science Daily

More than half are deemed to be economically inactive, meaning they are not looking for work.

From BBC

By mapping glucose's chemical path inside the cell, the researchers identified clear differences between inactive sperm and those that had been activated.

From Science Daily