# terraforming

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈtɛɹəfɔːmɪŋ/ · frequency rank #64,765

## Definitions
1. The hypothetical process of deliberately modifying the atmosphere, temperature, surface topography or ecology of a planet, moon, etc. to make it similar to those of Earth and thus suitable for human life.

## Source
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