Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

climatize

Verb
/ˈklaɪməˌtaɪz/
Definition
To acclimate or adapt to a new climate or environment.
Examples
  • After moving to the tropical region, it took some time for her to climatize to the heat and humidity.
  • Animals may climatize to survive in extreme temperatures encountered during migrations.
  • The researchers studied how quickly the plants would climatize to the different soil conditions.
Meaning
Climatize refers to the process of becoming accustomed to the conditions, temperature, and weather patterns of a different geographical area, especially when moving from one climate to another.
Synonyms
  • Acclimatize
  • Adapt
  • Adjust
  • Acclimate