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acclimation

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acclimation /ac·cli·ma·tion/ (ak″lĭ-ma´shun) the process of becoming accustomed to a new environment.
ac·cli·ma·tion (kl-mshn)
n.
1. The process of becoming adjusted to a new environment or situation.
2. Acclimatization.
acclimation [ak″lĭ-ma´shun]
physiological or psychological adjustment to a new environment.
acclimation
the process of becoming accustomed to a new environment.
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