acclimatization meaning

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acclimatization (noun): adaptation to a new climate (a new temperature or altitude or environment).

Spelling: acclimatisation (British) · acclimatization (American)

Definition of acclimatization

  1. adaptation to a new climate (a new temperature or altitude or environment)

    Synonyms: acclimatisation, acclimation

    Type of: adaptation

    Related forms: acclimatize

Scrabble score: 30 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with AC · words ending in ON · 15-letter words

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