v. ac·cli·ma·tized, ac·cli·ma·tiz·ing, ac·cli·ma·tiz·es v.tr. 1. To acclimate. See Synonyms at harden. 2. To adapt (oneself), especially to environmental or climatic changes. v.intr. To become acclimated or adapted. ac·clima·tiz′er n. |
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