Earth's natural process where atmospheric gases (like CO2, methane, water vapor) trap some of the sun's heat, keeping the planet warm enough for life, similar to how glass traps heat in a greenhouse.

A term that refers to all gases that pollute the global atmosphere and cause the greenhouse effect.

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온실

corn; ear of corn

all; entire

all; every; all kinds of

world

temperate zone

ondol

hot-floored room

hot bed

heated room; greenhouse

greenhouse effect

greenhouse gases

soundly; wholly; perfectly; absolutely

this year

snare; trap; trick

this fall

this winter

go up; rise; ascend; go up to the capital; advance; go northward; go ashore; go on shore; go to heaven; be submitted; be sent; go back; trace back; be promoted; be raised; improve; soar; go upstream; increase; be built; climb

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Korean words

A room that is equipped with a heating system.

A place where the temperature and humidity are controlled to grow plants.

온실溫室

The hanja from which the word comes

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