Assertion: accretion | /r/SimilarTo | increase
Facets:
value: by gradual external addition
type: CAUSE
value: in size
type: OTHER
value: by accumulation
type: OTHER
value: in astronomy and planetary physics
type: OTHER
value: by gravity
type: MANNER
value: in land area
type: OTHER
Source sentences:
text: Accretion’ means an increase in land area due to the permanent retreat of the high-water mark of a waterfront property.
text: In astronomy and planetary physics, accretion assumes the increase in the mass of a celestial object by collection of the surrounding gas and objects (of smaller size) by gravity.
text: Accretion originates from Latin (accretio — accretere), and means a growth or increase in size by gradual external addition or accumulation.