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
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a period of acclimation to the region's rising temperatures
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PCMAG, 3 Oct. 2024
The timeline can vary based on your experience, since tretinoin benefits from an acclimation period.
—Deanna Pai, Vogue, 16 Sep. 2024
That can take the form of acclimatization, where athletes practice in hot, natural environments, or acclimation, where competitors train in artificial warm environments or wear additional layers of clothing to get used to warmer temperatures.
—Umair Irfan, Vox, 9 Aug. 2024
Both players have built a comfort level in the offense and can assist the offensive line in that acclimation process.
—Jacob Steinberg, Baltimore Sun, 8 Aug. 2024
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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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