geoengineer

noun, verb — 3 senses

geoengineer

noun

Etymology From geo- + engineer.

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.2020 August 26, Andrew Mourant, “Reinforced against future flooding”, in Rail, page 61:
2

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

geoengineer

verb

Etymology From geo- + engineer.

1

To produce by means of geoengineering.

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