aestivator

/ɛsˈtɪvɪˌkeɪtər/

Definitions

1. noun

One who or that which provides or facilitates an aestivation, or a period of dormancy or inactivity, especially during the hot summer months.

“The aestivator in the greenhouse helped the plants survive the scorching summer by providing a cool and humid environment.”

Synonyms

  • dormitory
  • hibernator

Antonyms

  • hibernacula
  • vernalizer