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Vocabulary Entry
accretionary
|adjective • noun
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A
adjective
Relating to or resulting from the gradual accumulation or increase of something.
Example Sentences
"The accretionary processes of earth's crust have shaped the mountains over millions of years."
"Scientists study accretionary deposits to understand the history of sedimentation."
"The accretionary nature of the galaxy shows how stars form and cluster together."
N
noun
The process by which something gradually increases or accumulates.
Example Sentences
"The accretionary of material over time led to the formation of a large sedimentary rock layer."
"Accretionary growth in the coral reef ecosystem can be critical for marine biodiversity."
"Researchers measure the accretionary in glacier ice to assess climate change impacts."