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to accrete
01
grow together (of plants and organs)
02
to gradually grow or increase by adding layers or parts over time
Example
Coral reefs accrete over time as coral polyps build upon the calcium carbonate skeletons of previous generations.
The artist 's collection of paintings accreted over decades, reflecting her evolving style.
Sedimentary rocks accrete layer by layer as minerals and sediments settle and solidify over millennia.
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