acclimatize
Origin of acclimatize
1- Also especially British, ac·cli·ma·tise .
Other words from acclimatize
- ac·cli·ma·tiz·a·ble, adjective
- ac·cli·ma·ti·za·tion, noun
- re·ac·cli·ma·ti·za·tion, noun
- re·ac·cli·ma·tize, verb, re·ac·cli·ma·tized, re·ac·cli·ma·tiz·ing.
- un·ac·cli·ma·tized, adjective
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How to use acclimatize in a sentence
They were 'ravaged by disease, and literally decimated year by year in the process of acclimatization.'
The research upon acclimatization is considerable, although there is far from unanimity of opinion in regard to its findings.
Introduction to the Science of Sociology | Robert E. ParkAnother advantage upon the Boer side consists in complete acclimatization and perfect knowledge of the country.
Origin of the Anglo-Boer War Revealed (2nd ed.) | C. H. ThomasThe acclimatization of tropical people in temperate regions will never be a question of widespread importance.
Influences of Geographic Environment | Ellen Churchill SempleThis is sometimes called acclimatization, but it proves the contention, whichever way it is interpreted.
Happiness as Found in Forethought Minus Fearthought | Horace Fletcher
British Dictionary definitions for acclimatize
acclimatise acclimate (əˈklaɪmeɪt, ˈæklɪˌmeɪt)
/ (əˈklaɪməˌtaɪz) /
to adapt or become accustomed to a new climate or environment
Derived forms of acclimatize
- acclimatizable, acclimatisable or acclimatable, adjective
- acclimatization, acclimatisation or acclimation, noun
- acclimatizer or acclimatiser, noun
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