accumulation
Definitions
The act or process of gathering or increasing in amount or quantity over time.
A mass or quantity of something that has gradually gathered or been collected.
Examples
The accumulation of snow on the roof caused it to collapse under the weight.
Regular exercise leads to the gradual accumulation of muscle mass over time.
The scientist studied the accumulation of dust particles in the laboratory air filters.
Synonyms
Antonyms
dispersion distribution dissipation reduction separation depletion scattering