tropicalize

/ˈtrɑpɪkəˌlaɪz/
verb
  1. 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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