acclimatisation
noun
Pronunciation: /əˌklaɪmətaɪˈzeɪʃən/
Definition
The process of adjusting to a new climate, environment, or set of conditions.
Examples
High-altitude climbers require a period of acclimatisation to prevent dangerous sickness.
The acclimatisation of the new employees to the company culture took several months.
Plants often need a gradual acclimatisation period when being moved from a greenhouse to the outdoors.
Synonyms of acclimatisation
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