Meaning of the word "greenhouse effect" in English
What does "greenhouse effect" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
greenhouse effect
US /ˈɡriːn.haʊs ɪˌfekt/
UK /ˈɡriːn.haʊs ɪˌfekt/
Noun
1.
the trapping of the sun's warmth in a planet's lower atmosphere due to the greater transparency of the atmosphere to visible radiation from the sun than to infrared radiation emitted from the planet's surface
Example:
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The greenhouse effect is a natural process that warms the Earth's surface.
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Increased carbon dioxide in the atmosphere enhances the greenhouse effect.
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