accretion
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accretions
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accretions
Britannica Dictionary definition of ACCRETION
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a gradual process in which layers of a material are formed as small amounts are added over time
— often used figuratively
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rocks formed by the slow accretion of limestone
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The gradual accretion of detail creates a complex and moving story.
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something that has grown or accumulated slowly
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a product or result of gradual growth
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strangely shaped limestone accretions
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There was an accretion of ice on the car's windshield.
