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accretion

/əˈkriːʃən/

Translations

accretionnoun

accretions

/əˈkriːʃən/

accrétionProcessus d’augmentation par ajout progressif; terme courant en sciences et en astronomie.

The accretion of sediment in the riverbed has altered the water flow.

L’accrétion de sédiments dans le lit de la rivière a modifié l’écoulement de l’eau.

Additional translations

augmentationFinance : hausse de valeur d’un actif au fil du temps.

Synonyms

accretionadjective

more accretion

Comp.

most accretion

Super.

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Used attributively before a noun, especially in astronomical contexts (e.g., "accretion disk").

d’accrétionEn astronomie et en astrophysique.

The telescope captured images of an accretion disk swirling around the black hole.

Le télescope a capturé des images d’un disque d’accrétion tourbillonnant autour du trou noir.

accretionnoun

The process of growth or increase, typically by the gradual accumulation of additional layers or matter.

The accretion of sediment in the riverbed has altered the water flow.

A thing formed or added by gradual growth or increase.

The museum's collection is an accretion of artifacts from various cultures.

An increase in the value of an asset over time, especially due to interest or capital gains.

The accretion of the investment portfolio was evident after several years.

The accumulation of particles into a larger astronomical body by gravitational attraction.

Planetary systems form through the accretion of dust and gas around young stars.

accretionadjective

Relating to or resulting from accretion, especially of matter drawn together by gravity.

The telescope captured images of an accretion disk swirling around the black hole.