Noun: acclimation ,ak-lu'mey-shun
- Adaptation to a new climate (a new temperature, altitude or environment)
"The mountaineers spent a week at base camp for acclimation before attempting the summit";
- acclimatization, acclimatisation [Brit]
Sounds like: acclamation
Derived forms: acclimations
Type of: adaptation, adaption, adjustment
Encyclopedia: Acclimation