noun, verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   An engineer whose speciality is geoengineering (geological engineering).

   "Clearing up rock and fallen vegetation at such an awkward site required a team of specialist geoengineers."

2. 2
   Someone engaged in geoengineering (manipulation of Earth's habitats, especially to counter global warming).

Verb

1. 1
   To produce by means of geoengineering. transitive

Example

More examples

"Clearing up rock and fallen vegetation at such an awkward site required a team of specialist geoengineers."

Etymology

From geo- + engineer.

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