terraforming

Terraforming is the process of modifying a planet or planet-like body so that it can be inhabited by human beings. This can involve things like changing the climate, changing the environment, and adding new plants and animals.

  • The goal of terraforming is to make the planet habitable for human beings.

  • The goal of terraforming is to make the planet hospitable for human beings.

Definition of terraforming

verb

To transform the atmosphere (or biosphere) of another planet into one having the characteristics of Earth.

noun

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.

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