Not be inert, as two chemical compounds Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Tuesday, January 3, 2017 · 17-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Tuesday, January 3, 2017.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · January 3, 2017 · 17-Across · 5 letters
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undergo a chemical reaction; react with another substance under certain conditions; "The hydrogen and the oxygen react"
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