acclimation

n.

1. The process of acclimating or of becoming acclimated.
2. Acclimatization.

noun

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.

The process of becoming accustomed to a new environment.

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.