All 4 Uses of
quiescent
in
Dune
- A training table remained, and a fencing mirror with its crystal prisms quiescent, the target dummy beside it patched and padded, looking like an ancient foot soldier maimed and battered in the wars.†
Book 1
- He brought out his hand, shook water from it, staring at the quiescent metal in the fountain.†
Book 1 *
- The other mote lay quiescent against her.†
Book 2
- The captive worm could be ridden until it lay exhausted and quiescent upon the desert surface and a new maker must be summoned.†
Book 3
Definition:
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(quiescent) being quiet or still or inactive for the time being
or in medicine: causing no symptoms