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accretion
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an increase by natural growth or addition
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Other meanings
2. noun
something contributing to growth or increase
3. noun
(astronomy) the formation of a celestial object by the effect of gravity pulling together surrounding objects and gases
4. noun
(biology) growth by addition as by the adhesion of parts or particles
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