greenhouse

• Sich auf ein Gebäude mit Glaswänden und Glasdach beziehend, das zum Anbau von Pflanzen genutzt wird; steht auch im Zusammenhang mit dem Treibhauseffekt.

Relating to or denoting a building with glass walls and a glass roof used for growing plants; also used in the context of the greenhouse effect.

1. Related to climate changeB2formal

   Relating to the trapping of heat in the Earth's atmosphere by certain gases, causing global warming.

   Treibhauseffekt-bezogen

   • Greenhouse gas emissions are a major cause of climate change.
   • The government is implementing policies to reduce greenhouse effects.
   • Scientists monitor greenhouse gas levels in the atmosphere.

• Ein Gebäude mit transparenten Wänden und Dach, meist aus Glas oder Kunststoff, in dem Pflanzen in einer kontrollierten Umgebung angebaut werden.

A structure with transparent walls and roof, typically made of glass or plastic, used for growing plants in a controlled environment.

1. Glass building for plantsA2formal

   A building with glass walls and roof used for growing plants that need protection from cold weather.

   Gewächshaus

   • She grows tomatoes in her greenhouse all year round.
   • The greenhouse maintains a warm temperature for tropical plants.
   • They built a large greenhouse to cultivate orchids.

   Synonymeconservatoryglasshousehothouseorangery

2. Environmental phenomenonB2formal

   Used in the term 'greenhouse effect' to describe the trapping of heat in the Earth's atmosphere.

   Treibhauseffekt

   • Carbon dioxide is a major greenhouse gas.
   • The greenhouse effect is causing global temperatures to rise.
   • Reducing greenhouse emissions is crucial for the environment.