| NOM | state | estivació | (zoology) cessation or slowing of activity during the summer |
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| Sentit | (zoology) cessation or slowing of activity during the summer; especially slowing of metabolism in some animals during a hot or dry period. | |
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| Categoria | zoologia | The branch of biology that studies animals |
| General | quietud | A state of quiet (but possibly temporary) inaction |
| Anglès | estivation, aestivation | |
| Espanyol | estivación | |
| Verbs | estiuar | sleep during summer |
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