1. past tense of accrete; to grow or increase gradually by the addition of layers or particles
Usage: often used in scientific contexts

Examples

• The coral reef accreted slowly over thousands of years.
• Sediment accreted at the bottom of the lake during the flood.
• Ice accreted on the airplane’s wings during the storm.
• The planet accreted from cosmic dust and debris.
• Calcium deposits accreted in the old pipes over time.
• The company’s debt accreted as interest compounded monthly.