greenhouse effect — The warming of Earth's atmosphere caused by gases that trap heat from the sun
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: The warming of Earth's atmosphere caused by gases that trap heat from the sun
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɡriːnhaʊs ɪˈfekt/
Korean meaning: 태양열을 가둬서 지구 대기를 따뜻하게 만드는 현상
Korean pronunciation: **그린**하우스 이**펙**트
Example Sentences
- My room has such a strong greenhouse effect that I could grow tropical plants without a heater!
- Scientists study the greenhouse effect to understand climate change patterns.
- Without the natural greenhouse effect, Earth would be as cold as a freezer.
greenhouse effect
NOUN//ˈɡriːnhaʊs ɪˈfekt//
The warming of Earth's atmosphere caused by gases that trap heat from the sun
Scientists observe the greenhouse effect trapping heat in Earth's atmosphere
The greenhouse effect heats up both the house and the mouse!
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Origin
1930년대에 만들어진 용어로, 유리온실이 햇빛을 받아들이고 열을 가두는 원리와 지구 대기의 작동 방식이 비슷하다고 해서 붙여진 이름입니다.
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📝Examples
“My room has such a strong greenhouse effect that I could grow tropical plants without a heater!”
“Scientists study the greenhouse effect to understand climate change patterns.”
“Without the natural greenhouse effect, Earth would be as cold as a freezer.”
“My car parked in the sun demonstrates the greenhouse effect perfectly - it's like an oven inside!”
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