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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James Dziezynski, Outside Online, 10 Nov. 2024
Daniels hasn’t been derailed a step during his acclimation to the NFL.
—Ben Standig, The Athletic, 29 Aug. 2024
New users should just expect a lengthy acclimation period, though, as its interface and methods differ from the norm.
—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
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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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