acclimatization

C2 Topic:Actions & Processes

Also spelled acclimatisation

US /əˌklaɪ.mə.t̬əˈzeɪ.ʃən/ UK /əˌklaɪ.mə.taɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/ See IPA manual

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Meanings

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noun
the process of becoming adjusted to a new climate, altitude, or other environmental conditions

The climbers scheduled two rest days for acclimatization before the final ascent.

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Synonyms

1 noun · the process of becoming... acclimationadjustment adaptation

Word family

Derived forms deacclimatization

Related forms acclimatize acclimate adaptationaltitude sickness

Etymology

Formed from acclimatize + -ation. Acclimatize was modeled on French acclimater, based on climat 'climate'. The usual British spelling is acclimatisation.

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Actions & Processes Word Formation & Derivatives

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