Acclimates

/əˈklaɪmeɪts/ verb

Definition

Third person singular present tense of acclimate; causes or becomes adjusted to a new climate or environment.

Etymology

From the verb 'acclimate,' with the '-s' suffix for third-person singular present tense in English.

Kelly Says

When you hear 'the coral acclimates to warmer water,' scientists are actually describing a life-or-death race against climate change—some corals can shift their tolerance, but many can't adapt fast enough!

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