Acclimation
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /æk.ləˈmeɪ.ʃən/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Acclimation is a noun meaning (biology) The adaptation of an organism to its natural climatic environment.
Meaning
(biology) The adaptation of an organism to its natural climatic environment.
More Meanings
- The process of becoming, or the state of being, acclimated, or habituated to a new climate, surroundings, or situation; especially, acclimatization.
Word Forms
- acclimations
Synonyms for acclimation
Depending on context, synonyms include acclimatization, acclimatisation.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include acclimatization, acclimatisation, acclimature, accustomation, acclimatation, climatization.
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