Definisjon av dormancy

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Noun

dormancy - a state of quiet (but possibly temporary) inaction; "the volcano erupted after centuries of dormancy"
quiescence, quiescency
inaction, inactiveness, inactivity the state of being inactive
hibernation the act of retiring into inactivity; "he emerged from his hibernation to make his first appearance in several years"
aestivation, estivation (botany) the arrangement of sepals and petals in a flower bud before it opens
dormancy - quiet and inactive restfulness
quiescence, quiescency, sleeping
repose, ease, relaxation, rest a disposition free from stress or emotion
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Substantiv

dormancy - The state or characteristic of being dormant; quiet, inactive restfulness.

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  • Dormancy is a period in an organism's life cycle when growth, development, and (in animals) physical activity is temporarily stopped. This minimizes metabolic activity and therefore helps an organism to conserve energy. Dormancy tends to be closely associated with environmental conditions.

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  • Entall: dormancy
  • Flertall: dormancies

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