2. Noun. terraforming (literally, "Earth-shaping") of a planet, moon, or other body is the hypothetical process of deliberately modifying its atmosphere, temperature, surface topography or ecology to be similar to those of Earth to make it habitable by humans. ¹
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Definition of Terraforming
1. terraform [v] - See also: terraform
Lexicographical Neighbors of Terraforming
Literary usage of Terraforming
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1. Guinness World Records 2008 by Guinness World Records (2007)
"Some scientists have suggested "terraforming" Mars - gradually changing • the
planet's atmosphere so that humans could survive there. ..."
2. 21st Century Technologies: Promises and Perils of a Dynamic Future by (Paris) Organisation for Economic Co-ope, OECD Staff, OECO (Organization for Economic Cooperat, A01, SourceOECD (Online service), OECD, OCDE (1998)
"... of ergonomics into design Subsurface structures Nanoscale products and systems
Robotic assists for people Space station Planning for terraforming ..."
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