greenhouse
Americannoun
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greenhouses
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noun
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Origin of greenhouse
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The findings, published in the Journal of the American Chemical Society, could provide researchers with another tool for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and addressing climate change, Stylianou said.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 4, 2026
They resumed digging at a sprawling and decaying property, shifting the focus from a battered greenhouse that was the center of attention Tuesday to an area nearer a home.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 30, 2026
Scientists still debate whether greenhouse gas emissions have made El Niño stronger.
From Slate ● Sep. 28, 2026
India is the world's third largest emitter of greenhouse gases and facing a sharp rise in electricity demand, which has grown at a compounded rate of over 7% every year.
From BBC ● Sep. 22, 2026
Lily’s been out in her greenhouse all morning.
From "The Adoration of Jenna Fox" by Mary E. Pearson
The parcel includes three buildings, greenhouses and a large agricultural field, according to the lawsuit.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 10, 2026
Tents - particularly polyester tents - act like mini greenhouses trapping heat inside them, from your body and the sun.
From BBC ● May 22, 2026
My late father-in-law loved orchids, and in his decadeslong passion he built and maintained two large greenhouses.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 13, 2026
Lower-cost heating and cooling could also make the area more attractive to businesses that rely heavily on temperature control, such as greenhouses and food processing facilities.
From Science Daily ● May 6, 2026
Professor Sprout headed off into the gathering darkness in the direction of her greenhouses, and Slughorn directed his steps to the spot where Harry stood, invisible.
From "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" by J.K. Rowling
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