verb
- to transform a planet or moon to make it suitable for Earth life
Usage: science fiction; technical
Examples
- Scientists debate whether we could terraform Mars in the future.
- The novel describes colonists working to terraform a distant planet.
- It would take centuries to terraform Venus due to its harsh atmosphere.
- The space agency is researching technologies that might help terraform other worlds.
- In the game, players must terraform barren planets to support human colonies.
- Experts question whether it’s ethical to terraform planets that might harbor life.