accretion in German
accretion in German is Zunahme, Zuwachs, Anwachsen — accretion means a gradual increase caused by new matter being added from outside.
accretion in German
Zunahme
(uncountable, also, figurative) Increase by natural growth, especially the gradual increase of organic bodies by the internal addition of matter; organic growth; also, the amount of such growth. [from early 17th c.]
Zuwachs
(uncountable) (Gradual) increase by an external addition of matter; (countable) an instance of this.
Anwachsen
(uncountable) (Gradual) increase by an external addition of matter; (countable) an instance of this.
Akkretion
(astrophysics) The formation of planets, stars, and other celestial bodies by the aggregating of matter drawn together by gravity; also, the growth of a celestial body through this process.
What does "accretion" mean?
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noun A gradual increase caused by new matter being added from outside.
"The reef grew through the slow accretion of coral and sand."
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noun In geology, the build-up of new rock or sediment along the edge of a landmass or plate.
"Accretion at the plate edge built up new land over millions of years."
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noun In astrophysics, the growth of planets, stars and other bodies as gravity draws matter together.
"Planets form through the accretion of dust and gas."
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accretion in a sentence
- The reef grew through the slow accretion of coral and sand.
- Layers of dust are an accretion on the old shelves.
- Accretion at the plate edge built up new land over millions of years.
- The coastline changed through the accretion of river sediment.
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What is "accretion" in German?
"accretion" in German is Zunahme, Zuwachs, Anwachsen. accretion means: A gradual increase caused by new matter being added from outside.
How do you use "accretion" in a sentence?
Example: "The reef grew through the slow accretion of coral and sand." In German, "accretion" is Zunahme, Zuwachs, Anwachsen.
Are there other ways to say "accretion" in German?
Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "accretion": Zunahme, Zuwachs, Anwachsen, Akkretion.
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