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winterization

winterization

7.0
Animals and plants change their bodies or behavior to survive cold months
  • noun
  • /ˌwɪntəraɪˈzeɪʃən/
  • Specialized
: adaptación invernal
  • The winterization of certain mammals includes growing thicker fur to retain body heat.

Examples

  • Many animals undergo winterization by building fat reserves.

  • Some birds undergo winterization by migrating to warmer regions before the temperature drops.

  • Farmers study the winterization process in plants to improve crop survival during cold months.

  • The winterization of the garden is essential for plant survival.

  • The winterization of certain mammals includes growing thicker fur to retain body heat.

  • Farmers study the winterization process in plants to improve crop survival during cold months.

  • Many animals undergo winterization by building fat reserves.

How Dormant

hibernation
28 3.9
winterization
  • Specialized
7.0
torpor
3 8.9
rest
654 1.0
activity
232 1.1

Surface Forms

winterization singular
winterizations plural

Morphology

winterization = winterize (transparent) = winter + ize + ation

Standard nominalization of 'winterize' indicating the process or state of undergoing changes to survive winter.

Etymology

Winterization comes from winter 'the cold season' and the ending -ize 'make or prepare', so it literally means 'prepare for winter'. For animals and plants, winterization describes the changes they make—like growing thicker fur, storing fat, or going dormant—so they can survive the cold months.