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Dormancy

/dˈɔrmənsi/
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(noun) The state or characteristic of being dormant; quiet, inactive restfulness.

Bears are known for their predictive dormancy.
Cosmic radiation during a solar minimum can reactivate viruses from their dormancy.
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Bears are known for their predictive ____.

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