Acclimatization: meaning, definitions and examples
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acclimatization
[ əˌklaɪmətɪˈzeɪʃən ]
in mountain climbing
The process of acclimatizing to high altitudes, allowing the body to adjust to lower oxygen levels. This usually involves gradual exposure to higher elevations over a period of time.
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Examples of usage
- Acclimatization is crucial for climbers attempting to summit Mount Everest.
- Proper acclimatization can prevent altitude sickness.
in biology
The process of an organism adjusting to a new environment or climate. This can include changes in behavior, physiology, or morphology to better suit the new conditions.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- Plants undergo acclimatization to survive in different climates.
- Animals exhibit acclimatization when migrating to new habitats.
Translations
Translations of the word "acclimatization" in other languages:
🇵🇹 aclimatação
🇮🇳 अनुकूलन
🇩🇪 Anpassung
🇮🇩 aklimatisasi
🇺🇦 акліматизація
🇵🇱 aklimatyzacja
🇯🇵 順応 (じゅんのう)
🇫🇷 acclimatation
🇪🇸 aclimatación
🇹🇷 uyum sağlama
🇰🇷 적응 (jeog-eung)
🇸🇦 تأقلم (ta'aqlum)
🇨🇿 aklimatizace
🇸🇰 aklimatizácia
🇨🇳 适应 (shìyìng)
🇸🇮 aklimatizacija
🇮🇸 aðlögun
🇰🇿 бейімделу
🇬🇪 ადაპტაცია (adaptatsia)
🇦🇿 iqlimləşmə
🇲🇽 aclimatación
Word origin
The term 'acclimatization' originated in the early 19th century, derived from the French word 'acclimater', meaning 'to acclimate'. The concept of acclimatization has been crucial in various fields such as mountaineering, biology, and medicine, highlighting the importance of adaptation to changing environments.
See also: acclimate, acclimatize, climatic, climatological, climatology.
Word Frequency Rank
At rank #27,838, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.
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