What does "acclimation" mean?

The process of becoming, or the state of being, acclimated, or habituated to a new climate, surroundings, or situation; especially, acclimatization.

How do you pronounce "acclimation"?

Pronounced //æk.ləˈmeɪ.ʃən//.

Common synonyms include: acclimatization, acclimating, acclimatisation, acclimatizing, accommodation, accustoming.

/æk.ləˈmeɪ.ʃən/ noun

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Noun

1
The process of becoming, or the state of being, acclimated, or habituated to a new climate, surroundings, or situation; especially, acclimatization. countable, uncountable
2
adaptation to a new climate (a new temperature or altitude or environment) wordnet
3
The adaptation of an organism to its natural climatic environment. countable, uncountable

From acclimate + -ion. First attested in 1801.