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dormancy period

[dɔrˈmənsi ˈpɪriəd]
nounpl: dormancy periods
período de dormência
1. A period of time during which an organism, seed, or biological process remains inactive or in a resting state
The seeds enter a dormancy period during winter before germinating in spring.
As sementes entram em um período de dormência durante o inverno antes de germinarem na primavera.
2. In legal or financial contexts, a period during which an account, contract, or service is inactive
The dormancy period on the savings account lasted six months without any transactions.
O período de dormência na conta poupança durou seis meses sem transações.
3. A phase in which biological growth or development is suspended
Bears undergo a dormancy period during hibernation.
Os ursos passam por um período de dormência durante a hibernação.
Synonyms
resting periodinactive periodhibernation periodquiescence
Antonyms
active periodgrowth periodawakening period

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
período de dormência
Standard term used in biology and agriculture
São Paulo
período de repouso
Alternative term, more commonly used in business contexts
Portugal
período de inatividade
Preferred term in formal and legal contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

break dormancy
dormancy threshold
dormancy-breaking treatment
enter dormancy
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