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Acclimatization (noun) means the act of acclimatizing; the process of inuring to a new climate, or the state of being so inured.

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1
The act of acclimatizing; the process of inuring to a new climate, or the state of being so inured.
"Acclimatization to extreme climates is essential for survival."
"The scientist studied the acclimatization of plants introduced into new environments."
"The expedition paused to allow for proper acclimatization at base camp."
2
The way a living thing adjusts physically after being moved somewhere with a different climate.
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What is the meaning of acclimatization?
"acclimatization" (noun) means the act of acclimatizing; the process of inuring to a new climate, or the state of being so inured.
What is another word for acclimatization?
Other words for "acclimatization" include acclimation, acclimatisation.
What are the different meanings of acclimatization?
"acclimatization" has 2 main meanings: 1. The act of acclimatizing; the process of inuring to a new climate, or the state of being so inured; 2. The way a living thing adjusts physically after being moved somewhere with a different climate.
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