lag phase

in biotechnology
https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.L03443
The growth interval (adaption phase) between @I03053@ and start of the exponential phase during which there is little or no growth.
Source:
PAC, 1992, 64, 143. (Glossary for chemists of terms used in biotechnology (IUPAC Recommendations 1992)) on page 158 [Terms] [Paper]