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greenhouse effectThe 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

greenhouse effect concept
💡 Concept

Scientists observe the greenhouse effect trapping heat in Earth's atmosphere

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greenhouse effect rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

The greenhouse effect heats up both the house and the mouse!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈɡriːnhaʊs ɪˈfekt/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈɡriːnhaʊs ɪˈfekt/

🌳Etymology

Rootgreenhouse
Suffix-effect

Origin

1930년대에 만들어진 용어로, 유리온실이 햇빛을 받아들이고 열을 가두는 원리와 지구 대기의 작동 방식이 비슷하다고 해서 붙여진 이름입니다.

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🎵Rhyme

housemousespouse
house
mouse
spouse

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

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.

😄 Fun example

My car parked in the sun demonstrates the greenhouse effect perfectly - it's like an oven inside!

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

global warmingatmospheric heatingclimate warmingthermal retention

Antonyms

cooling effectheat loss

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