Noun: acclimatization u,klI-mu-tu'zey-shun [N. Amer], u,klI-mu-tI'zey-shun [Brit]
- Adaptation to a new climate (a new temperature, altitude or environment)
"The mountaineers spent a week at base camp for acclimatization before attempting the summit";
- acclimatisation [Brit], acclimation
Derived forms: acclimatizations
Type of: adaptation, adaption, adjustment
Encyclopedia: Acclimatization