polytunnel

English

Etymology

Short for polythene tunnel.

Noun

polytunnel (plural polytunnels)

A tunnel made of polyethylene, used to grow plants that require a higher temperature and/or humidity than that which is available in the environment.

Synonyms

polyhouse

Translations

a polyethylene tunnel

German: Folientunnel m, Foliengewächshaus n

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