aggradation
(ag-gra-da-tion)
4 syllables
Definition
noun. the increase in land elevation due to the deposition of sediment
Example Sentence
Aggradation can be caused by geologic activity such as volcanic eruptions.
Synonyms
increase in elevation; deposit of sediment; raising of land level
Antonyms
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