1. to transform a planet or moon to make it suitable for Earth life
Usage: science fiction; technical

Examples

• Scientists debate whether we could terraform Mars in the future.
• The novel describes colonists working to terraform a distant planet.
• It would take centuries to terraform Venus due to its harsh atmosphere.
• The space agency is researching technologies that might help terraform other worlds.
• In the game, players must terraform barren planets to support human colonies.
• Experts question whether it’s ethical to terraform planets that might harbor life.