geoengineering

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The subfield of engineering concerned with designing and constructing tunnels, mines, and other human-designed geologic structures within and on earth.
  2. The artificial manipulation of the environments of a planet, especially Earth, especially as a means of counteracting global warming.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

geoengineering

Etymology

From geo- + engineering.

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