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Accumulation
01
an increase by natural growth or addition
02
the process of gathering more and more of something over time
03
several things grouped together or considered as a whole
04
(finance) profits that are not paid out as dividends but are added to the capital base of the corporation
accumulation
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accumulate
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Example
The slow accumulation of minerals creates intricate patterns on the surface of stalactites.
The capitalist system allows for the accumulation of wealth through private enterprise and investment.
The roof collapsed during the storm due to the heavy snow accumulation.
The accumulation of moraine material played a crucial role in shaping the moraine-dammed lakes in the area.
The excessive accumulation of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere is a primary driver of ocean acidification, threatening marine ecosystems and coral reefs.
