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accreted


Meanings
  • Verb

    To grow gradually, especially by the accumulation of additional parts or substances.

    - "The glacier accretes ice over time."
    - "The pond accretes sediment at the bottom."

Rhymes
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crested , recessed , impressed
Variants
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accrete , accreted , accretes , accreting
Etymology
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From the Latin word 'accretus' meaning 'growing towards' or 'increasing'.


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  1. Accretion is the process by which planets and moons grow larger over time.

  2. The Great Barrier Reef is an example of a geological feature that has grown through the process of accretion.


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  1. Deposition: Related concept, Deposition is the process of settling out or laying down of particles from a fluid or gas.

  2. Agglomeration: Related concept, Agglomeration is the process of forming a mass or aggregate from separate particles.


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In geology, accretion refers to the process by which new material is added to the edge of a planet or moon, forming new land or expanding existing land. In biology, accretion refers to the gradual growth or addition of tissue or material to an organ or structure.

How to Memorize "accreted"

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    - Visualize the gradual accumulation of material or substances over time.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'accretion' with the idea of growth or addition.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic using the acronym 'Growth Over Time' to remember the definition of accretion.


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