GREENHOUSE Definition & Meaning

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greenhouse

[ green-hous ]

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plural greenhouses

a building, room, or area, usually chiefly of glass, in which the temperature is maintained within a desired range, used for cultivating tender plants or growing plants out of season.

greenhouse

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a building with transparent walls and roof, usually of glass, for the cultivation and exhibition of plants under controlled conditions

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First recorded in 1655–65; green + house

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And despite the laudable role satellites play in monitoring greenhouse gas emissions, they contribute to them too.

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All of this could lead to a worsening of climate change by reversing progress made in reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

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One of the greenhouse’s most intriguing plants is the clitoria flower, a vibrant bloom native to Southeast Asia.

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Lately the space has been partially taken over by a makeshift greenhouse.

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“The United States represents about 5% of the world’s population and generates nearly 20% of the world’s greenhouse gas emissions,” he said.

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