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Noun: acclimatization  u`klI-mu-tu'zey-shun [N. Amer], u`klI-mu-tI'zey-shun [Brit]
  1. Adaptation to a new climate (a new temperature or altitude or environment)
    - acclimatisation [Brit], acclimation

Derived forms: acclimatizations

See also: acclimatize

Type of: adaptation, adaption, adjustment

Encyclopedia: Acclimatization