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Accretionary

Description:

Accretionary is an adjective that describes something related to or characterized by the process of accretion, which is the accumulation or growth of something over time.

Senses/Usages:

Sense 1:

In geology, referring to the process of accretion, where layers of sediment or rock are gradually added onto existing formations.

Example sentence: The accretionary process formed layers of sedimentary rocks over millions of years.

Sense 2:

In astronomy, describing the accumulation of cosmic dust and gas to form celestial objects such as stars or planets.

Example sentence: The accretionary disk surrounding the young star was a site of intense planetary formation.

Sense 3:

In biology, relating to the gradual growth of an organism by the addition of new cells or tissue.

Example sentence: The accretionary growth of the coral reef provided shelter for various marine species.

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