Accretion Meaning
There are 6 meaning(s) for word Accretion
Meaning 2 : (astronomy) the formation of a celestial object by the effect of gravity pulling together surrounding objects and gases
Meaning 3 : (biology) growth by addition as by the adhesion of parts or particles
Meaning 4 : (geology) an increase in land resulting from alluvial deposits or waterborne sediment
Meaning 5 : (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)
Meaning 6 : something contributing to growth or increase
Example : he scraped away the accretions of paint,the central city surrounded by recent accretions
Example : he scraped away the accretions of paint,the central city surrounded by recent accretions
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