acclimation

noun

Meaning

The process of becoming accustomed to a new climate or environment.

Examples

The team required several days of acclimation before they could begin climbing at such high altitudes.
Successful acclimation to the new office culture took the new hire about three months.

Synonyms: adjustment, adaptation, acclimatization, habituation

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acclimation

noun

Pronunciation: /ˌæklɪˈmeɪʃən/

Definition

The process of becoming accustomed to a new climate or environment.

Examples

The team required several days of acclimation before they could begin climbing at such high altitudes.
Successful acclimation to the new office culture took the new hire about three months.
Plants often suffer during the initial period of acclimation when moved from a greenhouse to an outdoor garden.

Synonyms of acclimation

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