terraforming
CEFR: C2
The theoretical engineering process of deliberately altering a planet's atmosphere and temperature to make it habitable for Earth life.
Synonyms
- planetary bioengineering
- biosphere creation
Common Collocations
- terraforming Mars
- feasibility of terraforming
- terraforming project
Example Sentence
Science fiction authors frequently explore the immense technological and ethical hurdles of terraforming Mars.