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

Derived forms: acclimatisations

Type of: adaptation, adaption, adjustment

Encyclopedia: Acclimatisation