Hibernation
/hˌaɪbəˈrneɪʃən/
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Definition
(noun) A state of minimum power consumption, inactivity and metabolic depression in some animals during winter.
Sentence Examples
He should be put into hibernation!
She should be put into hibernation!
CEFR Practice Quiz
During ____, an animal's heart rate and body temperature drop significantly to conserve energy.