hibernation

C1
Pronunciation
/ˌhaɪ.bəːˈneɪ.ʃən/
/ˌhaɪ.bəɹˈneɪ.ʃən/
Noun
3 definition(s)
1 Definition

A state of inactivity and metabolic depression in animals during winter.

2 Definition

A standby state which conserves power without losing the contents of memory.

3 Definition

A state of minimum power consumption