terraform
/tɛrˈfɔːrm/ · ter·form
verb
- To transform the atmosphere (or biosphere) of another planet into one having the characteristics of Earth. The scientists proposed to terraform Mars to make it habitable for human life.
noun
- A process or project aimed at transforming the atmosphere of another planet into one having the characteristics of Earth. The terraforming of Venus is a highly complex and ambitious undertaking.
verb
- To modify or alter the environment of a planet to make it more Earth-like. The engineers worked on terraforming the moon to create a stable ecosystem.
Did you know? The concept of terraforming was popularized in science fiction, particularly in the works of authors such as Isaac Asimov and Kim Stanley Robinson, who explored the possibilities and challenges of transforming other planets into habitable worlds.