Definition of Accrete
Accrete
ac·crete
Definition/Meaning
(verb)
to grow or gain mass/volume by gathering together (accumulating) and becoming attached or combined, or to form a collection or whole in this way;
e.g. The particles of salt began to accrete and form crystals. She started to accrete a collection of old letters she found in used books.
(verb)
to come together or become combined due to the effects of gravitational forces;
e.g. Over time, fragments of rock may accrete to form larger celestial bodies.
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