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   ac·cre·tion

   /əˈkrēSHən/

   noun

   • 1. the process of growth or increase, typically by the gradual accumulation of additional layers or matter: "the accretion of sediments in coastal mangroves" Similar accumulationcollectinggatheringamassingcumulationaccrualgrowthformationenlargementincreasegainaugmentationrisemushroomingsnowballingrare:amassment
   • ▪ a thing formed or added by gradual growth or increase: "the city has a historic core surrounded by recent accretions" Similar additionextensiongrowthappendageadd-onsupplement
   • ▪ the coming together and cohesion of matter under the influence of gravitation to form larger bodies: "the planets could have continued to grow by accretion from solid debris"

   Word Origin early 17th century: from Latin accretio(n-), from accrescere ‘become larger’ (see accrete).

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   The meaning of ACCRETION is the process of growth or enlargement by a gradual buildup. How to use accretion in a sentence. Did you know?

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   ACCRETION definition: 1. a gradual increase or growth by the addition of new layers or parts: 2. a gradual increase or…. Learn more.

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   accretion in British English. (əˈkriːʃən ) noun. 1. any gradual increase in size, as through growth or external addition. 2. something added, esp extraneously, to cause growth or an increase in size. 3. the growing together of normally separate plant or animal parts.

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   1. any gradual increase in size, as through growth or external addition. 2. something added, esp extraneously, to cause growth or an increase in size. 3. (Biology) the growing together of normally separate plant or animal parts. 4. (Pathology) pathol. a. abnormal union or growing together of parts; adhesion.

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   ACCRETION meaning: 1. a gradual increase or growth by the addition of new layers or parts: 2. a gradual increase or…. Learn more.

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   The process of increasing can be called accretion. Although you may say that stalactites "grow" from the ceilings of caves, they actually form from an accretion of limestone and other minerals. So what's the difference between an addition and an accretion?

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   Accretion definition: an increase by natural growth or by gradual external addition; growth in size or extent.. See examples of ACCRETION used in a sentence.

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   ACCRETION meaning: 1 : a gradual process in which layers of a material are formed as small amounts are added over time often used figuratively; 2 : something that has grown or accumulated slowly a product or result of gradual growth.

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    Accretion definition: The growing together or adherence of parts that are normally separate.

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    accretion meaning, definition, what is accretion: a layer of a substance which slowly form...: Learn more.