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