noun
- plural of dormancy; states of temporary inactivity or suspended development
Usage: biology; botany
Examples
- The seeds showed different dormancies depending on environmental conditions.
- Plant dormancies help species survive harsh winters.
- Scientists studied the dormancies of various bacterial strains.
- These dormancies can last for months or even years.
- Breaking seed dormancies requires specific temperature and moisture levels.
- The researcher documented multiple dormancies in the ecosystem.