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Topic: Science

accessional

IPA: //əkˈsɛʃənl//

KK: /ækˈsɛʃənl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to something that is added or acquired, often in a supplementary way.

Example: The accessional materials provided valuable insights into the historical context of the exhibit.

acclimate

IPA: //əˈklɪmeɪt//

KK: /ˈæk.lɪ.meɪt/

transitive verb

Definition: To get used to a new place, situation, or condition, often by adjusting one's behavior or habits.

Example: It took her a few weeks to acclimate to the high altitude of the mountains.

acclimated

IPA: //əˈklɪmeɪtɪd//

KK: /ˈæk.lɪ.meɪ.tɪd/

adjective

Definition: Used to describe someone or something that has become used to a new environment or situation.

Example: After living in the mountains for several years, she felt acclimated to the high altitude.

verb

Definition: To become used to a new environment or situation, especially after a period of adjustment.

Example: After a few weeks in the new city, I finally acclimated to the colder weather.

acclimation

IPA: //əˌklaɪ.məˈteɪ.ʃən//

KK: /ˌæk.lɪˈmeɪ.ʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of adjusting to a new environment or situation, especially in terms of temperature, climate, or other conditions.

Example: The acclimation of the plants to the new climate took several weeks.

acclimatization

IPA: /əˌklaɪməˈteɪʃən/

KK: /əˌklaɪməˈteɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process by which a living thing adjusts to new environmental conditions, like changes in temperature, light, or altitude.

Example: The acclimatization process is essential for athletes training at high altitudes.

acclimatize

IPA: /əˈklaɪməˌtaɪz/

KK: /əˈklaɪməˌtaɪz/

intransitive verb

Definition: To adjust or adapt to a new environment or situation.

Example: It took me a few days to acclimatize to the high altitude.

transitive verb

Definition: To adjust or adapt to a new environment or climate, especially after moving to a different place.

Example: It took several weeks for the hikers to acclimatize to the high altitude.

acclimatizer

IPA: /əˈklaɪməˌtaɪzər/

KK: /əˈklaɪməˌtaɪzər/

noun

Definition: A person or thing that helps others adjust to new conditions or environments.

Example: The acclimatizer helped the new plants adapt to their environment more quickly.

acclivity

IPA: /əˈklɪvɪti/

KK: /əˈklɪvɪti/

noun

Definition: A rising slope or incline, like the side of a hill that goes up.

Example: The hikers struggled to climb the acclivity leading to the summit.

accrete

IPA: /əˈkriːt/

KK: /əˈkriːt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To grow or increase slowly over time, often by adding new parts or layers.

Example: Over time, the layers of sediment began to accrete, forming a new geological structure.

transitive verb

Definition: To increase in size or amount by gradually adding more material or elements.

Example: The company plans to accrete its assets through strategic acquisitions.

accretion

IPA: /əˈkriːʃən/

KK: /əˈkriːʃən/

noun

Definition: A process where something gradually increases in size or mass by collecting additional material or parts over time.

Example: The accretion of sediment along the riverbank has created new land over the years.

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