Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

acclimatization

noun

/əˌklaɪmətəˈzeɪʃən/

Definition

The process of adjusting to a new environment or climate.

Examples

After moving to the mountains, acclimatization took a few days as her body adjusted to the higher altitude.
The athlete’s acclimatization process involved training in different weather conditions before the big competition.

Meaning

Acclimatization refers to the physiological changes that occur in an organism to adapt to new temperature, altitude, or other environmental conditions.