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Dust formed an accretion on the shelf.
What does Accretion mean?
Accretion means gradual buildup or growth.
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The gradual growth or buildup of material over time.
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The rock grew through the slow accretion of minerals.
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Scientists study accretion to understand how planets and stars can form.
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Accretion means slow growth or buildup as material collects over time.
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MeaningAccretion means gradual buildup or growth.
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- uh · kree · shun
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- shun
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Synonyms
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buildupUse when material collects over time.
accumulationUse for gradual collecting or gathering.
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Accretion word family
Base word
accretion
verb
accrete
To grow by gradual buildup.
adjective
accretive
Related to gradual buildup or growth.
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