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Definition und Bedeutung von „accretion“ im Englischen

Accretion
01

Akkretion, allmähliche Anhäufung

the process of something growing or increasing slowly over time as new parts are added 
Grammatische Informationen
Belebtheitsstatus
abstrakt
morphologische Zusammensetzung
Kompositum
nicht zählbar
Beispiele
The slow accretion of knowledge shaped her expertise. 

Die langsame Akkretion von Wissen prägte ihre Expertise.

02

der Zuwachs, die Akkretion

the process by which a beneficiary's portion of an estate grows because another co-beneficiary dies, rejects the inheritance, or fails to qualify 
Beispiele
Under the will, her inheritance increased through accretion. 

Gemäß dem Testament vergrößerte sich ihr Erbe durch Zuwachs.

03

die Akkretion, die Anlandung

the gradual expansion of land caused by soil, sand, or sediment carried by water and deposited along the shore or riverbanks 
Beispiele
The delta grew due to the constant accretion of sediment. 

Das Delta wuchs aufgrund der ständigen Akkretion von Sedimenten.

04

Akkretion, Aggregation

the process of growth caused by the gradual buildup or sticking together of small parts or particles 
Beispiele
Coral reefs form through the accretion of calcium carbonate layers. 

Korallenriffe bilden sich durch die Akkretion von Kalziumkarbonatschichten.

05

Akkretion, Anlagerung

the process by which planets, stars, or other celestial bodies form as gravity pulls together surrounding gas, dust, and debris 
Beispiele
The Earth was formed through the accretion of cosmic material. 

Die Erde entstand durch die Akkretion kosmischen Materials.

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