Definition of Accretion

act of increasing by natural growth

Examples of Accretion in a sentence

The accretion of traffic accidents and drunk driving was attributed to the opening of the new downtown mall.  🔊

The gradual accretion of terror over many years left hundred dead and thousands wounded.  🔊

Sophia was convinced that the accretion of ice on her car’s windshield was preventing her wipers from operating correctly.  🔊

Coca Cola estimated about 40 cents of lost earnings per share accretion due to the devaluation of their stock.  🔊

It was due to the accretion of power amongst the oligarchy, and the way that they behaved toward the masses, that caused the peasants to rebel.  🔊

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