acclimatization
nounUK /əˌklaɪmətaɪˈzeɪʃən/
US /əˌklaɪmətəˈzeɪʃən/
The way your body gets used to a new place or weather over time.
After a week in the mountains, her acclimatization made climbing much easier.
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2. The process of getting used to a new climate or environment.
Acclimatization to the hot desert took several days.
3. The changes a plant or animal makes to survive in a new place.
The plant's acclimatization to low light helped it grow indoors.
4. The act of adjusting equipment or systems to local conditions.
Acclimatization of the sensors was needed before the experiment.