acclimation
noun
ac·cli·ma·tion
ˌa-klə-ˈmā-shən 
-ˌklī-
: the process or result of acclimating
especially
: physiological adjustment by an organism to environmental change
Examples of acclimation in a Sentence
a period of acclimation to the region's rising temperatures
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Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 1 June 2026
The idea of enduring the ingredient’s acclimation phase, which can result in flaking, redness, and dryness as skin gets used to its power, has deterred me.
—Sophie Wirt, InStyle, 29 May 2026
The Vikings don’t want to rush Golday’s acclimation.
—Alec Lewis, New York Times, 22 May 2026
Securing greater public buy-in requires emotional acclimation.
—Michael Ashley, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for acclimation
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“Acclimation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/acclimation. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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acclimation
noun
ac·cli·ma·tion
ˌak-lə-ˈmā-shən, -ˌlī-
: acclimatization especially by physiological adjustment of an organism to environmental change
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