acclimation en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /æk.ləˈmeɪ.ʃən/ (US)
- audio Pacific Northwest
Etymology
From acclimate + -ion. First attested in 1801.
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) The process of becoming, or the state of being, acclimated, or habituated to a new climate, surroundings, or situation; especially, acclimatization.
- (countable, uncountable) The adaptation of an organism to its natural climatic environment.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| acclimations | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Deriveds
photoacclimation · reacclimation · preacclimation · acclimational