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accretion

UK/æ'kri:ʃәn/US
GREC2

Definitions

n.

The gradual growth or increase of something by the addition of external matter or layers.

自然增大,积聚,添加物

Root Breakdown

Root-derived
acto, toward
+
crroot
+
etconnector
+
ionact, process, state
=accretion

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The accretion of wealth takes time.

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