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

Words with a similar meaning to acclimation:

• adjustment
• adaptation
• acclimatization
• habituation

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