acclimatization

/ə.ˌklaɪ.mə.tə.ˈzeɪ.ʃən/

Meanings

noun

The act of acclimatizing; the process of inuring to a new climate, or the state of being so inured.

Examples :

"The acclimatization period for new students was three weeks, allowing them to adjust to the school's routines and environment. "

noun

The climatic adaptation of an organism that has been moved to a new environment.

Examples :

"The hiker allowed several days for acclimatization to the high altitude before attempting to climb the mountain. "

physiology organism biology environment ecology

Related Words

acclimatizing verb

/əˈklaɪmətɪzaɪzɪŋ/ /əˈklaɪmətʌɪzɪŋ/

To get used to a new climate.

"The hikers are slowly acclimatizing to the high altitude by spending a few days at base camp before attempting to climb the mountain. "

students noun

/ˈstjuːdn̩ts/ /ˈstudn̩ts/

A person who studies or learns about a particular subject.

"He is a student of life."

organism noun

/ˈɔː.ɡən.ɪ.zəm/ /ˈɔɹ.ɡən.ɪ.zəm/

A discrete and complete living thing, such as animal, plant, fungus or microorganism.

"The single-celled organism was studied by the biology students in their science class. "

adaptation noun

/ˌædæpˈteɪʃən/

The process of adapting something or becoming adapted to a situation; adjustment, modification.

"The adaptation of the school schedule to accommodate the new sports program was a success. "

routines noun

/ruˈtiːnz/ /ruˈtinz/

A course of action to be followed regularly; a standard procedure.

"The daily routines at school help students stay organized and focused. "

environment noun

/-mɪnt/

The surroundings of, and influences on, a particular item of interest.

"The noisy environment of the school cafeteria made it difficult to concentrate on my homework. "

altitude noun

/ˈælt.ɪˌtjuːd/ /ˈælt.ɪˌtuːd/

The absolute height of a location, usually measured from sea level.

"As the altitude increases, the temperature gets lower, so remember to bring warm clothes to the mountains."

climatic adjective

/klaɪˈmætɪk/ /klaɪˈmeɪtɪk/

Of, relating to or influenced by climate.

"The region's climatic conditions make outdoor activities challenging in the winter. "

mountain noun

/ˈmaʊntɪn/ /ˈmaʊntn̩/

An elevation of land of considerable dimensions rising more or less abruptly, forming a conspicuous figure in the landscape, usually having a small extent of surface at its summit.

"We spent the weekend hiking in the mountains."

process noun

/ˈpɹoʊsɛs/ /ˈpɹəʊsɛs/ /ˈpɹɑsɛs/ /pɹəˈsɛs/

A series of events which produce a result (the product).

"The process of baking a cake involves several steps, from mixing the ingredients to putting it in the oven. "

allowing verb

/əˈlaʊɪŋ/

To grant, give, admit, accord, afford, or yield; to let one have.

"to allow a servant his liberty; to allow a free passage; to allow one day for rest"

attempting verb

/əˈtɛmp.tɪŋ/

To try.

"The student is attempting to answer the difficult question. "