acclimation
2
6.5
- noun
- /ˌæk.lɪˈmeɪ.ʃən/
- Specialized
:
aclimatación
- He experienced a period of acclimation as he adapted to the warmer climate.
- acclimation period
- acclimation stage
Second, heat acclimation increases blood flow to the heart.
- Second, heat acclimation increases blood flow to the heart.
Examples
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Gone are the days when an employee acclimation program would begin on the employee's first day.
Blog text (19) -
Now, if you'll just remain seated, I'll take you through our acclimation program.
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Second, heat acclimation increases blood flow to the heart.
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With her limited base of reading knowledge, Leticia was initially in the acclimation stage.
Academic text (2010) -
So it's a process of assessment and acclimation that's so important.
Blog text (13) -
After a short acclimation period, the child was allowed to enter the "game room" with one of the research assistants.
Academic text (1992) -
Further, exposure to even the 14,000-foot level requires a long period of acclimation.
Blog text (3) -
Certain traffic control devices will temporarily remain in place to facilitate motorist acclimation to the new collector-distributor route, Nafstad reported.
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After moving to the mountains, she needed some time for acclimation to the higher altitude.
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The acclimation of the animals to their new environment took several weeks.
Synonyms
106
3.3
Getting used to a new situation or condition
64
3.7
Becoming suited to new conditions like a new job or climate
7
5.3
To change actions or ideas to fit new conditions
2
7.0
Getting used to a new climate, place, or altitude so your body works better
1
3.6
A short period when someone gets used to a change
A process of changing to fit new conditions
Antonyms
How Adapted
64
3.7
- Specialized
2
7.0
- Specialized
2
6.5
106
3.3
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Acclimation comes from the parts ad- 'to' and clima 'climate', the same root as the word climate. So acclimation is about getting used 'to the climate' and now means becoming used to a new environment or situation.