accretion in Greek
accretion in Greek is επαύξηση, επισώρευση, πρόσφυση — accretion means a gradual increase caused by new matter being added from outside.
accretion in Greek
επαύξηση
Pronounced: epafxisi
(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.]
επισώρευση
Pronounced: episorefsi
(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.]
πρόσφυση
Pronounced: prosfysi
(uncountable) The process of separate particles aggregating or coalescing together; concretion; (countable) a thing formed in this manner.
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 Greek?
"accretion" in Greek is επαύξηση, επισώρευση, πρόσφυση. accretion means: A gradual increase caused by new matter being added from outside.
How do you pronounce επαύξηση?
"accretion" in Greek is επαύξηση, pronounced "epafxisi".
How do you use "accretion" in a sentence?
Example: "The reef grew through the slow accretion of coral and sand." In Greek, "accretion" is επαύξηση, επισώρευση, πρόσφυση.
Are there other ways to say "accretion" in Greek?
Yes — Greek has 3 translations listed for "accretion": επαύξηση, επισώρευση, πρόσφυση.
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