terraform

/ˈtɛrəfɔrm/
verb
  1. To transform a planet, moon, or other celestial body to make its environment more like Earth's, especially to make it habitable for humans.
    • Some scientists believe it might be possible to terraform Venus by cooling its surface.
    • In the science fiction novel, humans use advanced technology to terraform Mars.
    • The game lets players terraform barren moons into lush, green worlds.
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