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acclimatization

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ac·cli·ma·ti·za·tion  (-klm-t-zshn)
n.
The physiological adaptation of an animal or plant to changes in climate or environment, such as light, temperature, or altitude.
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Noun1.acclimatization - adaptation to a new climate (a new temperature or altitude or environment)
acclimation, acclimatisation
adaption, adaptation, adjustment - the process of adapting to something (such as environmental conditions)
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