Definition

To change something so that it can be used in a tropical climate, often by making it resistant to heat and moisture.

Example

The company decided to tropicalize their products to ensure they would work well in humid environments.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you hear about the new equipment they are trying to tropicalize for the island project?

Yeah, I read that it needs special coatings to handle the humidity.

Exactly! I hope they can tropicalize everything before summer hits.

Me too! Otherwise, it might get damaged really quickly.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Tropicalize → It is formed from "tropical" (from Latin *tropicus*, meaning pertaining to the tropics) and "-ize" (a suffix used to form verbs meaning to make or to become). The word "tropicalize" means to make something characteristic of or suitable for the tropics.

Memory Tip

Think of the word 'tropical' which relates to warm, tropical regions, and remember that 'tropicalize' means to make something like those warm areas.

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