terraforming

plural of terraformation

(science fiction) To transform the atmosphere (or biosphere) of another planet into one having the characteristics of Earth.

present participle of terraform

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.

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of terraform

simple past tense and past participle of terraform

(science fiction) A machine that has the capability to terraform. / (science fiction) A person who terraforms.

plural of terraformer