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accretion

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Main Entry:
ac·cre·tion 
          Listen to the pronunciation of accretion
Pronunciation:
\ə-ˈkrē-shən\
Function:
noun
Etymology:
Latin accretion-, accretio, from accrescere — more at accrue
Date:
1615
1: the process of growth or enlargement by a gradual buildup: as a: increase by external addition or accumulation (as by adhesion of external parts or particles) b: the increase of land by the action of natural forces 2: a product of accretion ; especially : an extraneous addition <accretions of grime>
ac·cre·tion·ary 
          Listen to the pronunciation of accretionary \-shə-ˌner-ē, -ˌne-rē\ adjective
ac·cre·tive 
          Listen to the pronunciation of accretive \ə-ˈkrē-tiv\ adjective


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