acclimation

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(ăk'lə-mā'shən) pronunciation
n.
  1. The process of acclimating or of becoming acclimated.
  2. Acclimatization.

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    Adjustment to a changing environment: acclimatization. Biology adaptation. See change/persist.

A reversible adaptation to changes in a single environmental factor (e.g. temperature). Acclimation is applied most commonly to physiological experiments conducted in a laboratory under controlled conditions. Compare acclimatization.

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IN BRIEF: n. - Adaptation to a new climate (a new temperature or altitude or environment).

Tutor's tip: She gave a loud "acclamation" (strong approval or praise) when her "acclimation" (adaptation to new surroundings) was complete.

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The process of becoming accustomed to a new environment.

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