green·house (gr n hous )n. 1. A structure, primarily of glass, in which temperature and humidity can be controlled for the cultivation or protection of plants. 2. Slang A clear plastic bubble or shell covering part of an aircraft. |
greenhouse [ˈgriːnˌhaʊs]
n
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Botany) a building with transparent walls and roof, usually of glass, for the cultivation and exhibition of plants under controlled conditions
adj
(Earth Sciences / Physical Geography) relating to or contributing to the greenhouse effect greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Noun | 1. |  greenhouse - a building with glass walls and roof; for the cultivation and exhibition of plants under controlled conditionsbuilding, edifice - a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place; "there was a three-story building on the corner"; "it was an imposing edifice" hothouse, indoor garden, conservatory - a greenhouse in which plants are arranged in a pleasing manner orangery - a place where oranges are grown; a plantation of orange trees in warm climes or a greenhouse in cooler areas |
| Adj. | 1. | greenhouse - of or relating to or caused by the greenhouse effect; "greenhouse gases" |
greenhouse
noun glasshouse, conservatory, hothouse Take some cuttings and over-winter them in the greenhouse.
Translations
greenhouse [ˈgriːnhaʊs] n → serre f
greenhouse effect n
the greenhouse effect → l'effet m de serre
greenhouse gas n → gaz m contribuant à l'effet de serre
greenhouse gas emissions npl → émissions fpl de gaz à effet de serre
greenhouse warming n → réchauffement m dû à l'effet de serre
greenhouse effect n
the greenhouse effect → l'effet m de serre
greenhouse gas n → gaz m contribuant à l'effet de serre
greenhouse gas emissions npl → émissions fpl de gaz à effet de serre
greenhouse warming n → réchauffement m dû à l'effet de serre
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