Associations to the word «Hibernation»
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Wiktionary
HIBERNATION, noun. (biology) A state of inactivity and metabolic depression in animals during winter.
HIBERNATION, noun. (computing) A standby state which conserves power without losing the contents of memory.
HIBERNATION, noun. (space) A state of minimum power consumption
Dictionary definition
HIBERNATION, noun. The torpid or resting state in which some animals pass the winter.
HIBERNATION, noun. Cessation from or slowing of activity during the winter; especially slowing of metabolism in some animals.
HIBERNATION, noun. The act of retiring into inactivity; "he emerged from his hibernation to make his first appearance in several years".
Wise words
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