terraform

verb

ter·ra·form ˈter-ə-ˌfȯrm How to pronounce terraform (audio)

terraformed; terraforming; terraforms

transitive verb

: to transform (a planet, moon, etc.) so that it is suitable for supporting human life

But instead of waiting for natural events to change the martian climate, they are suggesting that humans attempt to "terraform" Mars—to make it more Earth-like.

Anne Barnard

Astronomy on Tap will also have two biologists coming in to discuss the best ways to terraform other planets for human colonization.

Austin (Texas) American Statesman

It is not difficult to terraform Mars. Yes, we, with advances in robotics, can change Mars from a cold rock to a garden.

Mike Helton

Word History

Etymology

Latin terra "ground, land, the earth" + form entry 2 — more at terrace entry 1

First Known Use

1949, in the meaning defined above

单词	terraform
释义	terraform verb ter·ra·form ˈter-ə-ˌfȯrm terraformed; terraforming; terraforms transitive verb : to transform (a planet, moon, etc.) so that it is suitable for supporting human life But instead of waiting for natural events to change the martian climate, they are suggesting that humans attempt to "terraform" Mars—to make it more Earth-like. Anne Barnard Astronomy on Tap will also have two biologists coming in to discuss the best ways to terraform other planets for human colonization. Austin (Texas) American Statesman It is not difficult to terraform Mars. Yes, we, with advances in robotics, can change Mars from a cold rock to a garden. Mike Helton Word History Etymology Latin terra "ground, land, the earth" + form entry 2 — more at terrace entry 1 First Known Use 1949, in the meaning defined above
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