hibernation

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Pronunciation

• (RP) IPA: /ˌhaɪ.bəːˈneɪ.ʃən/, [ˌhaɪ.bəːˈneɪ.ʃn̩]
• (GA) IPA: /ˌhaɪ.bəɹˈneɪ.ʃən/, [ˌhaɪ.bɚˈneɪ.ʃn̩]

Noun

hibernation

1. (biology) A state of inactivity and metabolic depression in animals during winter.
2. (computing) A standby state which conserves power without losing the contents of memory.
3. (space) A state of minimum power consumption

Antonyms

• aestivation

Related terms

• hibernate

Translations

• French: hibernation
• German: Winterschlaf
• Portuguese: hibernação
• Russian: зи́мняя спя́чка
• Spanish: hibernación, aletargamiento, sueño invernal

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