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Literally: sleeping
In 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
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What does dormant mean when used to refer to a volcano?
Sleeping
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
A volcano that has not erupted in many years is said to be what?
dormant dormant
Does dormant mean a volcano that is actively erupting?
No. It means that there is no known activity in the volcano from what volcanoligists can find out.
What does the science word dormant mean?
Dormant refers to a state of inactivity or suspended development. In biology, it can describe a period during which an organism's growth or activity is temporarily stopped. In geology, dormant can refer to a volcano that is currently inactive but has the potential to become active again in the future.
Is the east maui volcano dormant?
You mean Haleakala? Yes, it has been dormant for many years.
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.
Does the word inactive mean the same as dormant?
basically.
What does dormant mean when used to refer to a volcano?
Sleeping
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 do the words dormant volcano mean?
it means the volcanoes are not active
A volcano that has not erupted in many years is said to be what?
dormant dormant
What does 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 is an example of an dormant volcano?
Mount Kea, Hawaii Don't you mean Mauna Kea
Do cockatoos hibernate or are they dormant?
dormant
What part of speech is dormant?
The word dormant is an adjective. Dormant means to be inactive or asleep.
Does dormant mean a volcano that is actively erupting?
No. It means that there is no known activity in the volcano from what volcanoligists can find out.
