Acclimation
- Pronunciation
- /uh-klim-AY-shun/
- Category
- Behavior
- Singular
- Acclimation
- Plural
- Acclimations
Definition
The process by which an organism adjusts to changes in its environment, particularly in terms of temperature, humidity, or other environmental factors.
Etymology
Example
Butterflies undergo acclimation before emerging from their chrysalises to adjust to the warmer temperatures.