Like argon and neon (5)

I believe the answer is:

inert

(Other definitions for inert that I've seen before include "Unreacting" , "Nothing doing" , "Motionless or lifeless" , "Lifeless, without power to move or act" , "Sluggish, inactive" .)

I've seen this clue in The Wall Street Journal.

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