greenhouse

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  1. noun A structure, primarily of glass, in which temperature and humidity can be controlled for the cultivation or protection of plants.
  2. noun Slang A clear plastic bubble or shell covering part of an aircraft.

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  • The monks are gardeners here and tend a sprawling greenhouse within their temple At the heart of the greenhouse is a huge banyan tree. —  AEonThree
  • This is known as the greenhouse effect, used to advantage in, you've guessed it; greenhouses (which are used to grow plants in areas where it is usually too cold). —  Yahoo! Answers: Latest Questions
  • A photograph of flowers on the moon is expected to stir up enthusiasm for spaceflight, but the team also hopes the greenhouse will be the first step in sustainable development of the lunar surface. —  New Scientist - Space
  • Students grow sprouts from seeds using soil in clear plastic bags. define the word greenhouse, learn general information about common sprouts, plant sprout seeds in soil inside clear plastic bags, monitor and record each sprout's growth.
  • The material of your greenhouse is a very significant factor in terms of heat transfer and the heat it can retain, durability, and the cost in keeping maintaining a warm greenhouse temperature all throughout the winter months. —  Find Free Articles - ArticlesBase
 

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