acclimatisation

Thân thiện

The hikers needed a few days of acclimatisation before ascending the mountain.

Definition

Noun: The process or result of becoming accustomed to a new climate, environment, or set of conditions, especially relating to temperature, altitude, or surroundings.

Examples of Usage

• The expedition team required a week of acclimatisation before attempting to climb the highest peak.
• The acclimatisation of the plants to the greenhouse environment was successful.
• Her acclimatisation to the new country's culture took several months.

Advanced Usage

• Physiological acclimatisation: Refers specifically to the biological adjustments an organism makes, such as increased red blood cell production at high altitudes.
  • The study focused on the physiological acclimatisation of athletes training in low-oxygen conditions.
• Used in a broader, metaphorical sense to describe becoming familiar with any new situation.
  • His acclimatisation to the corporate world was remarkably swift.

Variants and Related Words

• Acclimatise (verb, chiefly British English): To become accustomed to a new climate or environment.
  • It takes time to acclimatise to the heat.
• Acclimatization (noun, chiefly North American English): An alternative spelling of 'acclimatisation'.
• Acclimation (noun): Often used synonymously, though it can sometimes refer more specifically to adaptation to a simple environmental factor like temperature in a laboratory setting.

Synonyms

• Adaptation
• Adjustment
• Acclimation
• Habituation
• Naturalisation

Related Phrases

• Period of acclimatisation: The time needed for adjustment.
  • The contract includes a two-week period of acclimatisation upon arrival.
• Process of acclimatisation: Emphasizes the ongoing nature of the change.
  • The process of acclimatisation involves both physical and psychological factors.

Học thuật

Noun

1. adaptation to a new climate (a new temperature or altitude or environment)

Từ đồng nghĩa

• acclimatization
• acclimation