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basically, it means inactive

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What does dormant mean?

Literally: sleepingIn geological terms, dormant means a volcano that is currently not erupting but is not extinct.In terms of flora, many trees lie dormant during winter, i.e. not growing, just like seeds remain dormant until they are given the stimulus to grow (soil, water, sunlight).In medical terms, a dormant virus is one that is not actively attacking the host's system, but it is present in their physiology.A dormant volcano is an active volcano that is not erupting at present but has the possibility to erupt again. An example of a dormant volcano is Mauna Kea in Hawaii.when a seed begains to grow


What does the names Orlando mean?

In Latin terms: Orlando means "bright-sun" In German terms: It means "from the famous land"


What does the name Orlando mean?

In Latin terms: Orlando means "bright-sun" In German terms: It means "from the famous land"


Is the east maui volcano dormant?

You mean Haleakala? Yes, it has been dormant for many years.


Which are the terms used by geologist to describe volcano stage of activity?

They can be extinct, dormant or active.


What does dormant accounts mean?

A dormant account is some sort of account or credit line that is open, but inactive. For instance, I have an equity line of credit with a zero balance. It is dormant.


What does dormant mean when used to refer to a volcano?

Sleeping


Does the word inactive mean the same as dormant?

basically.


What is call when a volcano is not active?

"WhatIS IT CALLED when a Volcano is not active" do you mean? It is known as Extinct or Dormant


What is DNA-Activation?

In the simplest terms it is the energizing of DNA sequences the have lain dormant/ unused in the DNA of the chromosomes.


Are the sun and earth the same size?

No, not even close. In terms of mass, the Sun is about 332,946 times as massive. In terms of volume, the Sun is about 1,300,000 times larger. In terms of diameter, the Sun is about 109 times as wide.


What does the science word dormant mean?

not active or not working or asleep