Meaning of the word "dwell time" in English

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dwell time

US /ˈdwel taɪm/
UK /ˈdwel taɪm/
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Noun

1.

the amount of time a vehicle or person spends at a particular place, especially a stop or station

Example:
Reducing bus dwell time at stops can improve public transport efficiency.
The train's long dwell time at the station caused a delay.
2.

the time spent by a user on a website or a specific page

Example:
Increasing the dwell time on your website can improve its search engine ranking.
Analytics showed a low dwell time, indicating users quickly left the page.
3.

the time a material or substance remains in a particular system or environment

Example:
The dwell time of the chemical in the reactor is critical for the reaction to complete.
Optimizing the dwell time in the oven ensures proper baking.
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