acclimatation

noun

ac·​cli·​ma·​ta·​tion
əˌklīməˈtāshən,
(ˌ)aˌk-
plural -s

Word History

Etymology

French, from acclimater + -ation

First Known Use

1825, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of acclimatation was in 1825

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“Acclimatation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/acclimatation. Accessed 8 Dec. 2024.

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