acclimatization

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Etymology

From acclimatize +‎ -ation.

Pronunciation

  • (US) IPA(key): /əˌklaɪ.mə.təˈzeɪ.ʃən/
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Noun

acclimatization (countable and uncountable, plural acclimatizations)

  1. The act of acclimatizing; the process of inuring to a new climate, or the state of being so inured.
    The expedition paused to allow for proper acclimatization at base camp.
    Acclimatization to extreme climates is essential for survival.
    The scientist studied the acclimatization of plants introduced into new environments.
  2. (biology) The climatic adaptation of an organism that has been moved to a new environment.

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