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accretion

/əˈkriːʃən/

accretionnoun

accretions

/əˈkriːʃən/

Translations

The accretion of wealth over time can lead to significant financial security.

Наращивание богатства со временем может привести к значительной финансовой безопасности.

The accretion of sediment in the river delta created new land over the years.

Прирост осадков в дельте реки создал новую землю за эти годы.

The accretion of ice on the wings of the plane was a concern for the pilots.

Аккреция льда на крыльях самолета вызывала беспокойство у пилотов.

Additional translations

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

accretionadjective

more accretion

Comp.

most accretion

Super.

/əˈkriːʃən/

/əˈkriʃən/

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

Definitions

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.