acclimatize
Syllabification: (ac·cli·ma·tize)
Pronunciation: /əˈklīməˌtīz/
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Definition of acclimatize
verb
- Biology respond physiologically or behaviorally to changes in a complex of environmental factors. Compare with acclimate.
Derivatives
Origin:
mid 19th century: from French acclimater 'acclimatize' + -ize