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Acclimatize vs Climatize - What's the difference?

acclimatize | climatize |

Climatize is a synonym of acclimatize.



As verbs the difference between acclimatize and climatize

is that acclimatize is to get used to a new climate while climatize is to acclimate or become acclimated.

acclimatize

English

Alternative forms

* acclimatise (chiefly British)

Verb

(acclimatiz)
  • To get used to a new climate.
  • To make used to a new climate or one that is different from that which is natural; to inure or habituate to other circumstances; to adapt to the peculiarities of a foreign or strange climate.

    • Usage notes

    Has become more common in use than acclimate.

    Derived terms

    * acclimatization * acclimatizer

    Related terms

    * acclimate * acclimation

    climatize

    English

    Verb

    (climatiz)
  • To acclimate or become acclimated.
  • To adapt for comfort in extreme climates, especially as regards to temperature.

    • Related terms

    * climatization (Webster 1913)