acclimatation
The team's acclimatation to the high altitude was a key part of their training.
Noun: The process by which an organism or person becomes accustomed to a new climate or environment. This term refers specifically to the physiological and behavioral adjustments that occur over time when an individual is exposed to different climatic conditions, such as temperature, humidity, or altitude.
- (The process of adjusting to the high-altitude environment.)
- (The necessary adaptation to a new climate.)
- (The gradual adjustment to a warmer climate.)
"Acclimatation to altitude": A specific type of acclimatation involving adjustment to lower oxygen levels at high elevations.
- Proper acclimatation to altitude can prevent altitude sickness. (The body's adaptation to reduced oxygen.)
"Acclimatation period": The time required for an organism to fully adjust to a new environment.
- The acclimatation period for deep-sea divers is carefully monitored. (The duration needed for physiological adjustment.)
Acclimate (verb): to become accustomed to a new climate or environment.
- The plants need time to acclimate to the greenhouse conditions. (To adjust gradually.)
Acclimatization (noun): an alternative spelling of acclimatation, more common in American English.
- Acclimatization to cold weather involves changes in metabolism. (The process of adjustment.)
Acclimation (noun): a shorter, more general term for adaptation to a new environment, often used in biology.
- The fish showed rapid acclimation to the warmer water. (Quick adjustment.)
- Adaptation: the process of change by which an organism becomes better suited to its environment.
- Adjustment: the act of making small changes to fit new conditions.
- Habituation: the process of becoming accustomed to a stimulus through repeated exposure.
"Get one's sea legs": to become accustomed to a new situation or environment (often used for adjusting to motion at sea, but can imply acclimatation).
- It took a few days, but she finally got her sea legs on the ship. (She became comfortable with the sea conditions.)
"Find one's feet": to become confident or comfortable in a new situation.
- New employees need time to find their feet in the company culture. (To adjust to a new environment.)