Accretion Definition
accretion
- noun
- an increase by natural growth or addition
- something contributing to growth or increase; "he scraped away the accretions of paint"; "the central city surrounded by recent accretions"
- (astronomy) the formation of a celestial object by the effect of gravity pulling together surrounding objects and gases
- (biology) growth by addition as by the adhesion of parts or particles
- (geology) an increase in land resulting from alluvial deposits or waterborne sediment
- (law) an increase in a beneficiary's share in an estate (as when a co-beneficiary dies or fails to meet some condition or rejects the inheritance)
"Accretion" in song lyrics
See how accretion is used in real songs:
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"colorado river rediction accretion"
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Words that rhyme with accretion
Usage tips for "accretion"
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