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diapause Definition

☆ dia·pause (dī′ə pôz′)

noun

a period of delayed development or growth accompanied by reduced metabolism and inactivity, esp. in certain insects, snails, etc.

Etymology: Gr diapausis, a pause < diapauein, to bring to an end, pause: see dia- & pause

diapause Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • enter: They also enter diapause at unfavorable times of the year.