polytunnel

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A tunnel made of polyethylene, used to grow plants that require a higher temperature and/or humidity than that which is available in the environment.

Word forms

polytunnel polytunnels

Etymology

Short for polythene tunnel.

Synonyms

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