acclimatization
nounUS /əˌklaɪ.mə.təˈzeɪ.ʃən/
Etymology From acclimatize + -ation.
1
The act of acclimatizing; the process of inuring to a new climate, or the state of being so inured.
- The expedition paused to allow for proper acclimatization at base camp.
- Acclimatization to extreme climates is essential for survival.
1 more example
- The scientist studied the acclimatization of plants introduced into new environments.
2
Biology, Natural sciences The climatic adaptation of an organism that has been moved to a new environment.
- Derived terms
- acclimatizational, deacclimatization