American spelling of acclimatise; to adjust or become adjusted to a new climate or environment.
From French 'acclimater,' spelled with 'z' in American English per regional conventions established in the 19th century.
When scientists say organisms 'acclimatize,' they mean something profound: animals literally rewire their physiology, behavior, and sometimes even gene expression to match new conditions!
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