tropicalize
/ˈtrɑpɪkəˌlaɪz/
verb
- To adapt or modify something (such as equipment, a building, or a plant) to withstand or thrive in tropical conditions.
- Engineers tropicalized the military vehicles so they could operate in the jungle without rusting.
- Gardeners often tropicalize their greenhouses by adding misters and heat lamps.
- The company had to tropicalize its electronics to prevent overheating in humid climates.
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