Terraforming
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈtɛɹəfɔːmɪŋ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Terraforming is a noun meaning present participle and gerund of terraform.
Meaning
present participle and gerund of terraform.
More Meanings
- The hypothetical process of deliberately modifying the atmosphere, temperature, surface topography or ecology of a planet, moon, etc. to make it similar to those of Earth and thus suitable for human life.
Example Sentences
Almarcrux's abundant water and relatively mild temperature and gravity have placed it on the short list of terraforming candidate worlds. However, there is significant opposition from eco-ethics groups, who assert that Almarcrux's primitive methanotrophic bacteria may be a precursor to a full-fledged native ecology.
Synonyms for terraforming
Depending on context, synonyms include terraformation.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include paraterraforming, geomodification, soilization, phytotransformation, geoengineering, landfarming.
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