온실 효과溫室效果

[ onsil hyogwa ]
「명사」 Noun
greenhouse effect

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.

Type:
Sino-Korean
Level:
Intermediate

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