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Accretion
01
accretie, geleidelijke opeenhoping
the process of something growing or increasing slowly over time as new parts are added
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samenstelling
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Voorbeelden
The slow accretion of knowledge shaped her expertise.
De langzame accretie van kennis vormde haar expertise.
02
de aangroei, de accretie
the process by which a beneficiary's portion of an estate grows because another co-beneficiary dies, rejects the inheritance, or fails to qualify
Voorbeelden
Under the will, her inheritance increased through accretion.
Volgens het testament nam haar erfenis toe door aanwas.
03
de accretie, de sedimentatie
the gradual expansion of land caused by soil, sand, or sediment carried by water and deposited along the shore or riverbanks
Voorbeelden
The delta grew due to the constant accretion of sediment.
De delta groeide door de constante accretie van sediment.
04
accretie, aggregatie
the process of growth caused by the gradual buildup or sticking together of small parts or particles
Voorbeelden
Coral reefs form through the accretion of calcium carbonate layers.
Koraalriffen vormen zich door de accretie van calciumcarbonaatlagen.
05
accretie, opeenhoping
the process by which planets, stars, or other celestial bodies form as gravity pulls together surrounding gas, dust, and debris
Voorbeelden
The Earth was formed through the accretion of cosmic material.
De Aarde werd gevormd door accretie van kosmisch materiaal.
Lexicale Boom
accretion
accrete
