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| di·a·pause [ d ə pàwz ] (plural di·a·paus·es) |
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slow-down of animal's metabolism: a period during which the metabolism of some animals or insects slows down, temporarily suspending their bodily development and growth. Such periods are linked to seasonal or environmental changes.
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