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dormancy

🇬🇧 UK/ˈdɔːmənsɪ/🇺🇸 US/'dɒ:mәnsi/
GREB2

Definitions

n.

A state of inactivity or suspended biological activity, often temporary.

休眠状态,蛰伏,静止

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
dormsleep
+
ancystate, quality
=dormancy

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    Many plants enter dormancy during the winter months.

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