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Meaning of brumation | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A lethargic state that some ectothermic animals, such as many reptiles, assume during cold conditions. Partly analogous to hibernation, but physiological differences include that brumation does not depend on stored fat, but rather on reduced metabolic activity.

uncountable

Equivalents

Français brumation

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

Brumback Brumbaugh Brumbelow brumby Brumby Plains brume

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