climatize

[klahy-muh-tahyz] /ˈklaɪ məˌtaɪz/

verb (used with object), climatized, climatizing.

to acclimate to a new environment.

to prepare or modify (a building, vehicle, etc.) for use or comfort in a specific climate, especially one that includes extreme cold or extreme heat:

to climatize a house by adding insulation and storm windows.

Also, especially British, climatise.

Origin of climatize

1820-1830

First recorded in 1820-30; climate + -ize

Related forms

climatization, noun

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