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Accretion

Scope note

Any gradual build up or enlargement due to external addition by deposition of new matter; for example, the increase in size of an inorganic mass as fresh particles are added to its surface or the physical addition to land due to deposits.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000255449

Broader Terms used

<Conditions and Effects>

Created

13yrs ago

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